Material: Pine bark
Functions: Splint for broken bones or an anti-inflammatory bandage for burns
Application: In »Kiefernbruch Hospital«, a holistic recovery center in the Brandenburg pine forest
One group of co-speculators came up with a new concept for a health resort. They contributed their individual knowledge, for example as an athlete, medical student, photographer, artist, and product designer.
Their speculative »Kiefernbruch Hospital« might be found in quiet rural areas with lots of pine trees. The speculation team’s choice of location relies not only on the healing effects of the forest, but also on the anti-inflammatory properties of pine bark. Bark material might be used as a bandage for burns or as a splint for broken bones. Everyone should be able to feel comfortable and heal holistically at »Kiefernbruch Hospital« – regardless of their personal financial means.
»Welcome! In 25 years, we might have a small accident or break a bone and then find ourselves at ›Kiefernbruch Hospital‹. But we’re fine because our hospital is nestled in a beautiful pine landscape and has a super-cool pine material workshop.«
»In this workshop, we mainly produce bandages and orthoses from pine bark, which we add glycerin to so that they remain flexible. Pine bark also has an anti-inflammatory effect and is very cool and soothing. ›Kiefernbruch Hospital‹ therefore has an inherent wellness factor and takes a holistic approach to recovery.«