From Office to Healthcare
Central London (2016-18)
The DESIGN ETHOS of this institution prioritises creating DECLUTTERED spaces with a MINIMALIST AESTHETIC. This approach aims to cultivate a CALM sensory environment for the patient through the internal architecture.
By minimizing visual distractions and creating clean spaces, the design seeks to promote a sense of TRANQUILITY.
This is achieved through employing a limited palette of materials & colours to enhance the WELLBEING of patients, to reduce stress & anxiety and to expedite the process of HEALING & RECOVERY.
The BRIEF
Planning Permission for change of use: conversion from Office to Healthcare.
Full design & technical drawings until Tender for all non-medical spaces of a converted 200-room ‘PATIENT-CENTRIC’ global private hospital
My ROLE
Within the PLP Architects team (in collaboration with HKS Architects for all medical spaces), responsible for Stage 4-5 Sanitary & Kitchen package:
Conceptual layouts, full design & detailing through to Tender, Lighting design & Electro-mechanical coordination, with full specification of sanitary ware in compliance with Healthcare Design Regulations & Health Building Notes (HBN's) for:
All prototypes of Patient room ensuites
All Visitor, Patient & Staff toilets and accessible toilets
Visitor, Patient & Staff shower rooms
All Staff lounges/ Consultant lounges, inclusive of bespoke kitchenettes and layouts
Staff Changing rooms, lockers & shower areas
Patient Functional Assessment area
Spiritual Care Multi-faith prayer room, Muslim prayer room, bespoke ablution & auxiliary areas with bespoke joinery
Global Patients' office area —inclusive of bespoke joinery
