IHEEM HEALTHCARE ESTATES 2021 AWARDS
Andy Powell (far right) presented the Refurbishment Project of the Year Award to a team representing Leicester Children’s Hospital.
n Nightingale Facility, Whiteabbey Hospital, Newtownabbey.
n Preston Royal Hospital – Critical Care.
The Nightingale Hospital Exeter was highly commended. The entry said: “Under the most testing circumstances, procured under the P22 framework, BAM, TClarke, and the entire amazing project team, worked tirelessly to deliver a superb, fully functioning, 116-bed hospital facility for people across the Southwest. Delivered in just 57 days, all during the peak of the first COVID-19 lockdown, this was a major engineering and logistical challenge, turning a redundant Homebase store into a permanent, mini-general hospital.”
‘First chapter in a story of change’ The winner of the Refurbishment Project of the Year Award was Leicester Children’s Hospital, East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre. The entry said: “Our project at Leicester Children’s Hospital is the first chapter in a story of change and major investment by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. In 2019, AFL Architects were commissioned for major refurbishment and new-build works at the existing
Kensington building. Our challenge was to consolidate the Children’s Cardiac facilities services within a transformational environment that vastly improved upon the existing aged facilities within the estate. To design for children requires approaching the design through their eyes. Working with spaces for young children, adolescents, parents, and families, we approached the concept from each perspective, underpinning key elements of fun, freedom, and imagination.
Rocket ship ‘brand’
“The Leicester Children’s Hospital ‘brand’ is a rocket ship, drawing inspiration from the nearby National Space Centre. Using this as an initial foundation, we evolved it into a contemporary take on the concept. Throughout the hospital, circular forms and lighting create subtle solar systems, applying practical function within form. On arrival, the bespoke reception desk and waiting area set the tone, with a neutral palette contrasting with vibrant touches of colour in the choices of upholstery vinyl and inset flooring. Wayfinding is bright and visible, from floor to ceiling. The children’s waiting room is a space for activity and interaction. Encouraging
individuality in a separate kids-only zone, seating nooks and soft furnishings designate a clear area for play. Vertical wooden slats separate the space while providing unobstructed views from the waiting area to ensure safety and security. Meanwhile, the adolescent zone emphasises gadgets and grown-up responsibility. A high bench creates a casual space for patients to perch and use as a charging zone, or as a fun space to play with the screens provided. There are bedrooms and lounge areas designed specifically for parents and caregivers staying at the hospital. Creating a homely atmosphere was a key priority for our interiors team, achieved through warm tones and colourful artworks. Our intention was to create the feeling of a hotel stay, far from the stressors of clinical reminders.”
Andy Powell presented the award to a number of the team representing Leicester Children’s Hospital.
Architectural Practice of the Year The shortlist for the Architectural Practice of the Year Award was: n One Creative Environments (ONE). n LSI Architects. n Day Architectural.
The winning practice, One Creative Environments, said: “At ONE Creative environments we believe creating a building or an environment – however complex – should be a real joy for clients, and we’ve progressively shaped our practice and skills mix to make this happen. We are an integrated building design business with a dynamic multi- disciplinary team offering masterplanning, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, civil and structural engineering, and building services, working together at the forefront of Building Information Modelling.” Steve Webb, Director at Step Exhibitions, presented the award to the practice’s Matt Tebbatt.
Steve Webb, Director at Step Exhibitions, presented the Architectural Practice of the Year Award to Matt Tebbatt of One Creative Environments.
Britney Jarvis, Apprentice at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT, was the winner of the Apprentice of the Year Award.
November 2021 Health Estate Journal 47
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