Kristina Bertocchi
AIA, NCARB
Designer
As a Designer, Kristina finds purpose in helping the client’s vision become a reality, from early conception to construction. She is dedicated to the healthcare discipline and enjoys working in a field that gives back to the communities she works in. Kristina believes communication is at the core of architecture and that successful communication results in successful projects.
She balances her professional work with academic engagement at The Ohio State University, teaching freshman studio to help support the students during their challenging first year. She is also a 2024 Healthcare Design Rising Star.
Part 1 | Addiction Treatment and the Image of Stigma
A large majority of people who want to receive care don’t get it due to intangible concepts such as shame and invisibility. Architecture can help solve this problem. The first step: getting past the stigma.
Part 2 | Potentials for Evolving the Architecture of Addiction Treatment
With thoughtful planning, architecture can help legitimize addiction as a health disorder that deserves respect and personal dignity. Here are four potentials that may help drive positive societal change.
Part 3 | Addiction Recovery Design: An Example of Success
OneFifteen’s success proves that architectural design can create a welcoming environment for substance-use treatment and even drive positive social change. Here’s what sets it apart.