BA RT S M ATE R N IT Y S E RV I CE & W E LLB E I N G H U B S , LONDON Healthcare refurbishment, 5500sqm, Barts Health NHS Foundation Trust Whipps Cross Hospital The complete remodelling of the Maternity and Neonatal unit at Whipps Cross Hospital transformed services for users of the facility and provided additional capacity to allow the service to cope with the anticipated increase in birth rates over the next 10 years. Following rationalisation of the spatial layout and a completely new interior design scheme, all departments involved - Women’s centre, antenatal clinic, birthing unit, labour ward, Special Care Baby Unit and postnatal ward - offers light, airy spaces with warm, natural finishes creating a welcoming, homely ambience. The project involves building services upgrades and acoustic improvements, to ensure the resulting environment provides patients with a comfortable space in which to receive care. Sonnemann Toon Architects were involved from early clinical planning through intricate phasing strategies, to piloting the scheme on site.
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ROYA L LO N D O N H O S PITA L The refurbishment of a theatre suite and adjacent ward. An ultra clean ventilation canopy was installed in the theatre allowing an entire operating team and all their instrument tables to be accommodated beneath the canopy zone. The finishes scheme in both the theatre and ward areas was selected to correspond with the existing adjacent areas of the Hospital to create a seamless transition and continue the clean modern appearance. The Midwife led birth centre is formed of two birthing suites, both with a large plumbed-in birthing pool, two delivery rooms, three post-natal rooms and three low risk triage rooms. The neighbouring theatres and ward areas remained fully operational throughout the construction programme.
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W E LLB E I N G H U B S Located across five London hospitals are spaces for relaxation and renewal dedicated to the wellbeing of everyone who works and volunteers at Barts NHS Trust hospitals, provided by Barts Charity in recognition of their steadfast commitment to patient care. Sonnemann Toon Architects brief was to transform clusters of rooms located in existing hospitals to give them a consistent and calm appearance, conducive to wellbeing and to avoid an institutional feel. Ceilings were raised, windows uncovered and views revealed. A selection of light, natural finishes and good lighting created a relaxing ambience. Interiors were enhanced by acoustically absorbent features and elegant accessories. A selection of modern high quality furniture in healthcare-appropriate finishes completed the look. The thoughtful selection of plants, books and games added by hub custodians ensured the hubs are popular places for staff to visit. Feedback from stakeholders and funders has been overwhelmingly positive.
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