Severn Pathology

The Severn Pathology project is the result of an innovative collaboration between North Bristol Trust, the UK Health Security Agency, and University Hospital Bristol and has played a key role in the local and national Covid-19 response. The facility consolidates pathology services in the South West of England and is one of the leading centres in the UK. The new facility was developed according to Avanti Architect’s masterplan with the final phase delivered to our detailed designs coordinated to BIM Level 2.

The new facilities at Southmead Hospital house mainstream pathology services, including the Bristol Genetics Laboratory and other specialized functions. A Telelift system, utilizing horizontal rail-based technology, efficiently transports patient samples from a central booking and reception area to the laboratories.

Covering an area of 10,500m 2 , the buildings consist of a combination of category 2 and category 3 laboratories, open-plan offices, cellular reporting rooms, and support facilities, accommodating a workforce of over 650 staff. The design incorporates large open-plan laboratories to promote flexibility and streamline workflows, supplemented by specialized cellular laboratories where necessary.

IPq2 is a new £20m building, extending the Institute of Psychiatry at Hospital Clinicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo – FMUSP, one of Brazil’s largest hospital campuses. The client’s goal was to create a unique design with its own identity while harmonising with the existing hospital. The internal modular planning grid and structural grid ensured flexibility during the design process and for future adaptations.

The building spans 8 floors, housing specialist departments for psychiatric teaching, research laboratories, and outpatient and adolescent inpatient facilities. Ground and first floors feature a 100-seat teaching auditorium, café, and social spaces. A soothing rooftop solarium serves staff and patients. Glazed routes connect the existing Institute and the new facility from the ground to the 5th floor.

The design emphasises legibility with breakout spaces and external terraces, displaying the internal planning on each elevation. Environmental considerations are paramount, achieved through a blend of external louvres and colorful facades, providing solar shading and enhanced internal environmental comfort.

IPq2 is a new £20m building, extending the Institute of Psychiatry at Hospital Clinicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo – FMUSP, one of Brazil’s largest hospital campuses. The client’s goal was to create a unique design with its own identity while harmonising with the existing hospital. The internal modular planning grid and structural grid ensured flexibility during the design process and for future adaptations.

The building spans 8 floors, housing specialist departments for psychiatric teaching, research laboratories, and outpatient and adolescent inpatient facilities. Ground and first floors feature a 100-seat teaching auditorium, café, and social spaces. A soothing rooftop solarium serves staff and patients. Glazed routes connect the existing Institute and the new facility from the ground to the 5th floor.

The design emphasises legibility with breakout spaces and external terraces, displaying the internal planning on each elevation. Environmental considerations are paramount, achieved through a blend of external louvres and colorful facades, providing solar shading and enhanced internal environmental comfort.

State of the art postgraduate medical research and innovation hub

The Pinderfields Medical Education and Simulation Hub (MESH) serves as both Trust Headquarters and Education Centre, dedicated to providing comprehensive multidisciplinary education, training, conferences, meetings, and exhibition facilities.

The primary objective of the Hub is to offer advanced research and training programs to junior doctors and medical students, catering to the education requirements of Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Health Education England, as well as the medical schools of Leeds and Sheffield Universities. The building provides state-of-the-art medical simulation facilities, triple projection, and video conferencing, ensuring cutting-edge resources for medical education and training.

Architecturally, the design of the Hub is characterised by a clear, contemporary form that harmoniously integrates with the surrounding landscape of mature trees. A welcoming and easily navigable entrance plaza acts as the focal point, guiding visitors into the facility. The building’s architectural elements pay homage to the historic Victorian heritage of the Pinderfields campus, featuring red brick facades that blend seamlessly with the local architectural character.