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making them the ideal choice for high- traffic, high-wear hospital environments,” SDS continued. “They not only boast exceptional durability, but also require minimal maintenance compared with traditional timber and laminate products. Moreover, the doorsets are visually appealing, and blend seamlessly with the overall aesthetic of the Treatment Centre. “The new Treatment Centre, which was engineered by Mott MacDonald, has both expanded the hospital’s capacity, with the ability to treat an additional 2,300 children annually, and significantly improved the patient journey and created a child-friendly environment.” Funded by Evelina London Children’s
During a visit to SDS last year, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health, Lord Markham, discussed the engagement opportunities available for suppliers within the New Hospital Programme, particularly in the realm of hospital doorsets.
n New children’s day treatment centre at London’s Evelina Hospital Designed by ADP Architecture, and built by Morgan Sindall Construction, the new six-storey Children’s Day Treatment Centre at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital is located on the ground and first floors, and strategically sited next to the Hospital building on Lambeth Palace Road. The new building, which incorporates SDS’s Dfendoor – in finishes including Aqua, Cobble, Denim, Flint, Gunpowder, Lupin, Mandarin, Peppermint, Primrose, Midnight, and Verdure – provides ‘state-of-the-art’ day surgery facilities for children, and is designed to enhance the patient experience for young people and their families. One of the key design considerations was patient flow, and the interior layout was meticulously planned as a one-way system, to ensure that patients undergoing preparation and entering the operating theatres do not intersect with
those in post-operative recovery or same- day discharge areas. Specialist Door Solutions says that
‘a vital component of this streamlined patient flow’ was the selection of appropriate doorsets. The company explained: “In addition, being a Children’s Treatment Centre, it was crucial to create a bright and vibrant environment. For this, the doors were identified as a key element of the colour strategy, and our Dfendoor was chosen for this purpose. We take immense pride in our contribution to the successful completion of the Treatment Centre, and specifically, in the use of our Dfendoor doorsets. These have not only improved patient flow and wayfinding, but have also helped create a warm and welcoming environment for young patients and their families. “Dfendoor doorsets are incredibly resilient, hard-wearing, and hygienic,
Charity, Japanese manga artist Kiriko Kubo – who previously designed the award-winning artwork in Evelina London Children’s Hospital, reimagined some of the children’s ideas in designs featured throughout the building. Kiriko worked in association with London-based art and design studio, Art in Site, a specialist in designing for healthcare environments.
n ‘Cutting edge’ doorsets for Hull Royal Infirmary refurb project In another recent project involving SDS doorsets, Hull Royal Infirmary, a leading tertiary teaching hospital in Kingston upon Hull, partnered with Johnson Construction for a comprehensive refurbishment project, where among the key requirements was the need for ‘advanced healthcare doorsets to enhance safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency’. In collaboration with Johnson
Construction, the hospital opted for ‘cutting-edge’ door solutions, specifically SDS’s Dfendoor and Shieldoor, which are designed to meet the stringent requirements of hospital environments. Specialist Door Solutions said: “These healthcare doorsets – here specified with a Cobble door and Gunpowder frame – are recognised for their resilience, durability, and hygienic efficiency, making them ideal for high-traffic areas like hospital operating theatres. “The selection process considered
Frames and vision panels in the SDS warehouse.
various hospital door types to cater to the setting’s unique needs. The chosen door solutions included Priviglaze vision panels, crucial for maintaining visibility while ensuring fire integrity, safety, and user privacy.” Hull Royal Infirmary incorporated lead- lined doors for X-ray rooms. SDS said: “These doors play a pivotal role in shielding radiation and maintaining the safety of both patients and healthcare professionals. The successful collaboration between Hull Royal Infirmary, Johnson Construction, and SDS, highlights the importance of selecting the right healthcare doorsets for hospital refurbishment projects.” The architect on the project was Morgan Lloyd Jones.
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