Healthcare Design: Dr. Maskeroni's Office

Architect and Interior Designer

After spending 22 years in the Navy as an orthodontist, Dr. Maskeroni wanted to house his private practice in a low-stress setting that would reflect his personality and interests, and make his teenage clients feel comfortable.

JSR and Dr. Maskeroni brainstormed together, ultimately selecting a water theme. The theme appealed to children and teens, while also reflecting the client’s naval background and the office’s mid-Atlantic location.

Creating a stress-reducing environment for patients was a priority, so JSR looked across industry lines to the elder care market for calming elements that were both creative and therapeutic. One solution was found in bubble tubes that had proved soothing for Alzheimer’s patients. The tubes were installed throughout the aquarium-themed ortho bays, and a mural of the underwater world decorated one large wall.

By incorporating these and other decorative but functional elements, JSR transformed an ordinary office into a multi-sensory experience. According to Dr. Maskeroni, “My patients come into my office and don’t want to leave."

Scott Beavan viewing the fish swimming in the bubble tube

Reception and entry to office

View of the ortho bays "underwater"