Meet Giselle Newman: Designing Spaces That Heal and Inspire
With over 35 years in architecture and interior design, Giselle Newman brings both creativity and depth to her work. From studying interior design and architecture to founding her own firms, she’s navigated a male-dominated industry, learned how to build a business from the ground up, and turned her research in wellness environments into a signature focus: creating spaces that support healing, social connection, and positive distraction.
She combines honesty, strong networking, and a hands-on approach to deliver meaningful design. Giselle is now relocating to Florida while continuing to serve clients across the Southeast, aiming for a future where she can mentor emerging professionals and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
Want to dive deeper into her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how she translates her vision into built results? Read the full interview: https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-giselle-newman
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Architecture BeyonDesigning for Healing: The Power of Healthcare Interior Design with Giselle Newman AAIA, RID| AB Ep. 32
“Healthcare design isn’t just about meeting codes — it’s about restoring dignity, supporting care, and shaping outcomes.”- Giselle Newman, Award-Winning, Healthcare Interior Designer
In this inspiring episode of Architecture Beyond, we sit down with nationally recognized healthcare interior designer Giselle Newman, AAIA, RID whose award-winning work spans hospitals, clinics, and environments that put human well-being at the core of design.
Giselle shares her journey from early design ambitions to becoming a leading voice in healthcare interiors — and what it takes to design spaces where healing truly begins. She unpacks her most impactful projects, the evolution of the field, and how collaboration with architects can lead to radically better outcomes.
Whether you’re a student exploring design paths or an experienced professional looking to better understand this vital discipline, this episode offers rare insight into one of the most complex and rewarding sectors of our industry.
What You’ll Learn
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How healthcare interior design has evolved — and where it's going
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The role of evidence-based design in shaping patient-centered spaces
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Strategies for effective collaboration between architects and interior designers
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Career advice for young professionals pursuing this powerful design path
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Why recognition and awards are just one part of the bigger design legacy
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https://www.iamthestudio.com/healthcaredesign/
Architecture Beyond is an exciting new podcast about life after architecture and the stories of those taking their gifts to impact the world beyond the studio. This is our first series of episodes, and we’re interested in your feedback. Are there some topics you would like to hear, or are you interested in being a guest? Go to Iamthestudio.com and click on ArchBeyond in the menu for more information.
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Doing Good celebrates those who do good!
Giselle is a local professional who impacts local children and their futures! Through volunteering, Giselle mentors high school students and inspires them to pursue careers in design and construction with The ACE Mentor Program. The mission of The ACE (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering) Mentor Program is to engage, excite, and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, and construction through mentoring and to support their continued advancement in the industry. Not only does this organization engage sponsors and volunteer mentors to expose students to real-world opportunities, it financially supports each student's continued success through scholarships and grants!
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May 2025 – Architecture and Beyond Podcast, Nashville TN
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August 2024 “Aging with Gusto”, Atlanta GA
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June 2024 “The Healing and Psychology of Color”, Atlanta GA
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May 2024 “Waiting Areas Revisited”, Atlanta GA
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March 2024 “What’s the Sense in Healing”, Atlanta GA
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February 2024 “The Theory of Supportive Design” , Atlanta GA
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November 2023 “FaceTime” Healthcare Design Vol 33 No 9
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September 2018 “Supportive Design” ACE Mentoring, CRHS Nashville TN
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July 2016“Supportive Design” WCRE Monthly Meeting, Nashville TN
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January 2014 “Supportive Design” Nashville Dental Nashville, TN
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October 2013 “Supportive Design”, Dental Extravaganza Conference Murfreesboro, TN
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March 2012 “Aging with Gusto ASID TN Regional Meeting Nashville, TN
Conceptual Design work published as Special Insert in Fall 09, The Journey Home. Generated newsletter of Room in The Inn’s Campus for Human Development
Published article, Perspective Journal of the International Interior Design Association : “Put into Action” Summer 2008
Contributor in published article Perspective Journal of the International Interior Design Association “Cheer Up” Winter 2007
Published article Perspective Journal of the International Interior Design Association “Forum Focus: Education and Research” Winter 2007
Founder and Organizer National IIDA/ACE book drive, “PASSitON” Donations for High School Libraries
Published article Perspective Journal of the International Interior Design Association “Forum Focus: Education and Research” Winter 2006
Published article Perspective Journal of the International Interior Design Association “Forum Focus: Education and Research” Winter 2005
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Research approved nationally for 0.2 credits Continuing Educational Course (CEU # applied for) “Simple Comforts Within Your Home – Changes and Solutions Relating to the Aging Process “
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Research approved nationally for 0.1 credits Continuing Educational Course (CEU # 3950) “What’s the Sense in Healing?”
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Research approved nationally for 0.2 credits Continuing Educational Course (CEU # 3949) “Aging with Gusto – Changes and Solutions”
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Research approved nationally for 0.3 credits Continuing Educational Course (CEU #7199) “Supportive Design – Environmental Factors”
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Research approved nationally for 0.5 credit Continuing Educational Course (CEU # 1763) “Supportive Environmental Design Factors for Rehabilitative Healthcare Facilities”
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Published ASID Pocket CEU (# 7214) “An Analysis of Environmental Factors of a Rehabilitative Unit & Their Relationship to Supportive Design
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Research Grant for “An Environmental Analysis of Renovated and Non-Renovated Rehabilitative Facilities with Respect to Compliance With the Theory of Supportive Design,” 1997
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Raised Funds for “An Analysis of Environmental Factors Facilitating and Hindering the Performance of Activities within Various Areas of a Rehabilitative Unit and Their Relationship to The Theory of Supportive Design,” 1996.
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Published work in Healthcare Flooring Solutions by Wonder Works of America/Pinay Flooring Products, Inc., 1995
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Brochure inserts “Wayfinding” and “Color in Research,” PDA Publishing, 1995