Multifaith Room for Pediatric Cancer Center of Barcelona—An Intrahospital Public Space in the City

Abstract

The internationalization of specialized healthcare emphasizes multiculturalism, requiringadaptable hospital spaces. Sant Joan de Déu (SJD), a leading pediatric hospital managed by a Christianorder, has created a multifaith room for prayer and meditation in the main lobby of the PediatricCancer Center Barcelona (PCCB). This manuscript presents an unpublished case study, showing theresearch conducted for the design of the multireligious room and the process of its construction. Themethodology includes a bibliographic review, architectural analysis of three meditation spaces, andin-depth interviews with stakeholders. This project highlights SJD’s commitment to blending careand design, emphasizing the humanization of hospital spaces. The triad of religion, public space,and society makes more sense here than ever before.