IKEA: The Ceiling Revolution, Unveiling the Advantages of Going Exposed

An IKEA-Inspired Journey of Hope. An unsolicited proposal. Hospital Ceilings Reimagined by the author.

It was created by AI by Regia Marinho. 2024.

Instead, the ceiling you can see in a hospital room is a blank wall. You see nothing.

Why not use something more inspirational like the structural elements of a building’s ceiling are left visible rather than covered up and art?

Put art on the ceiling!

It was created by AI by Regia Marinho. 2024.

An exposed ceiling is an architectural and interior design approach where the structural elements of a building’s ceiling are left visible rather than covered up.

Examples:

Beams: Wooden, steel, or concrete support beams are uncovered.

Ductwork: HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) ducts are visible.

Pipes: Plumbing and electrical conduits remain in view.

Wiring: Electrical wiring may be exposed, though this is less common due to safety regulations.