Public Art
Central to the mission of the new Laguna Honda is the integration of the campus into the civic life of the city.
San Francisco enhances the beauty of its public spaces through the Art Enrichment Ordinance. One of the first in the country, the ordinance provides that 2% of the total eligible construction costs of public works projects be allocated for public art.
The Laguna Honda Replacement Program generated $3.9 million in art enrichment funds for a public art program that contributes to the quality of life at the hospital by helping to create an aesthetically pleasing environment and a sense of place and home.
Eighteen artists were commissioned to create works to support the hospital’s clinical needs and therapeutic goals. Sculptures, paintings and multi-media works are installed throughout the campus to assist sensory stimulation, wayfinding, encouragement of activity, interaction with nature and stimulation of memory.
The works are wheelchair accessible and tactile so they can be enjoyed by residents with mobility and sight limitations. They also provide a new destination for San Francisco art lovers.
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