‘We’re trying to create an open and friendly atmosphere that is not intimidating for
patients and visitors.’ Mike Bool, lead architect for Atkins
The two extensions will increase the overall construction footprint by 40-50 per cent so how they fit in with the surrounding context needs consideration
an independent steel structure, which then carries the lead lining systems.” A review has also been carried out to make sure all the
new spaces created follow Health Technical Memorandum guidelines – these are published by the NHS to set out minimums for space, ventilation and other environmental parameters. The rules also cover other aspects of service provision, including the appropriate sinks, floor and wall surfaces to be used to meet hygiene standards. Mike says: “All these issues need to be signed off by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales if you want to treat NHS patients. It does take some consideration to get everything compliant.”
BUILDING PROJECTS
www.architectsdatafile.co.uk With a project like this, another key architectural challenge
is ensuring the new extensions work with the existing building – that they are “sensitive to the aesthetic of the existing building” as Mike puts it. That existing structure is steel framed with an engineering brick plinth at the base, composite metal panelling on the walls and roof, and aluminium windows and doors. The two extensions – single storey for the linear accelerator
facilities and three storey for the proton beam facilities – will increase the overall construction footprint by 40-50 per cent so how they fit in with the surrounding context needs consideration. Mike says: “We’re looking to use similar
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