HOSPICE DESIGN ‘‘
A sensory garden provides reflective spaces where young children and teenagers can be immersed in the scents, textures, and colours, of plants and related elements. The garden also acts as a green buffer, softening the building’s impact on the surrounding natural setting
FWP’s design also supports the overall
user experience. It has given users ranging from young children to teenagers the option to choose whether they want to relax in the games area, or in front of the cinema screen. Alternatively, they can choose a craft activity, play games, or join in a therapy-led session at the large table in the centre of the ground floor space. Equally, they can read a book in the cosy snug area, cook for their family, participate in a baking session in the interactive kitchen, watch the outside world from the floor-to-ceiling windows on the first floor, or play in the garden area, taking in the scents and colours from the ever-changing garden through the year.
Taking a sustainable approach Sustainable design has been at the forefront during the design and build of the Forget Me Not Centre. Throughout the process FWP aimed to improve the quality of a visitor’s time spent at the centre, utilising the indoor space by determining the user’s ‘relationship’ with the building and its environment, and allowing maximum efficiency, while minimising negative impacts on the environment in an aesthetic manner. By using natural and sustainable materials within the design, and surrounding the building with hundreds of plants, FWP has created an environment capable of inspiring the occupants with courage and perseverance during their difficult journey, as well as allowing an opportunity for support. The site that was chosen for the Forget Me Not Centre meant minimal disruption to the surrounding mature trees and landscape, with the new building replacing one that was old and inefficient in terms of running costs, as well as a disused car park. Creating an ‘eco-friendly’ design for
Two special gardens play a central and extremely important part in the centre.
the client was paramount, and the centre was also designed to be comfortable inside, no matter what the season outside, while keeping the running costs as low as possible. With the building created for a charitable organisation, its environmental credentials were a major factor during the design process. Insulated walls, LED lighting with presence detection, and underfloor heating, all helped to create a space that reduced negative impacts on the environment, while increasing the wellbeing and comfort of its visitors.
Internal finishes The internal finishes for the centre accord with this ethos, with sustainable
fabrics all locally sourced from Burnley- based contract fabric specialist, Panaz, and Yorkshire-headquartered Camira. The LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) and carpet tile flooring from Interface have a high recycled content, with an innovative backing. As well as the flooring looking stylish, it is also carbon-neutral, while furniture was delivered to site in materials that could either be recycled or used again. Using a local contractor (Preston-based Huck Construction) was also important. FWP and the client were keen to keep site travel to a minimum, the use of electric vehicles was encouraged, and site deliveries were grouped together.
Neil Ashworth
Neil Ashworth is an experienced architect, has worked at FWP since 1994, and was promoted to Partner in 2006. He has worked on a wide range of schemes for both public sector and private clients, and acted as lead architect on many health and community projects for NHS Trusts and other healthcare clients. The practice said: “During his time with FWP he has produced innovative, workable, and affordable designs for a plethora of projects covering many sectors. Committed to sustainable practices, he seeks to make a positive contribution to the built environment.”
Brent Clayton
Brent Clayton joined the practice in 1988, and was promoted to Partner in 2005. During his time with the business, he has worked with a variety of client types, including local NHS Trusts, and both public sector and private clients. FWP said: “With extensive experience as a building surveyor, he has since developed into a competent project manager, and acquired a good understanding of design with regard to architecture. He strives to provide an outstanding service in all aspects of his work, maintaining good relationships with all the other parties involved.”
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