DiMH 2022 AWARDS
forest. The curving and embracing massing is nestled into a protected woodland. This gives service-users views of forest from their bedrooms. The sloping site enhances this further – with all ward accommodation at one level. The two wards are wrapped around central courtyards, with key spaces opening directly to outside. For the first time, service-users will have direct free access to garden spaces.” Garry Charlton of CAD21 presented the award to some of the project team from Gilling Dod Architects and Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Further recognition for Rowan View The new Rowan View medium secure facility near Liverpool received a Highly Commended. Architects, IBI Group, said: “Situated on a compact site bounded by the high-security Ashworth Hospital to the north, and residential areas to the east and south, Rowan View’s 7950 m2
prioritises
treatment and therapeutic space alongside comfortable accommodation, aiming to sustain wellbeing and reduce stay length. Spatial design was optimised within site constraints, with a double-height core providing a focal point and welcoming entrance.” The design sought to create a ‘human’,
accessible, and reassuring environment, and deliberately chose single-storey massing ‘to avoid perceptions of institutionalisation’.
Project of the Year – New-Build International The evening’s final award, for Project of the Year – New-Build International, went to the Skejby Psychiatric Centre in Aarhus in Denmark, designed by Copenhagen-based Arkitema K/S. The 50,000 m2
mental health facility has 257
beds for adults and children, service and administration areas, and ECT, forensic, outpatient, and ER departments. Arkitema K/S said: “Our visionary healthcare design
encourages physical activity, minimises forceful intervention, and activates architecture that supports patient-focused treatments. The healing environment uses transparency, natural materials, innovative technological solutions, recreational spaces, and art, to support hospitalised patients on the path to becoming socially adept individuals who can return home.” Large windows and courtyards bring
ample daylight deep in. Natural materials, such as masonry, wood, and linoleum, and non-institutional colours, create an embracing atmosphere, while within the wards, ‘decals’ with natural motifs cover entire walls, and bring the outdoors in to sooth the mind. Acoustic ceilings, padded furniture, and wooden slat, ensure an acoustically comfortable environment. A 24-hour coloured light therapy system is integrated throughout the wards ‘to enhance recovery, combat depression. and preserve the natural circadian rhythm of staff and patients’. Sports facilities, outdoor recreation spaces, and indoor lounges, offer opportunities for active, social, and therapeutic stimulation, while glazed interior courtyards ‘bring patients closer to nature and fresh air’.
Three artists’ artworks Artworks by three different artists have been integrated in the public common areas, the forensic patient courtyard and the children’s playground, complementing the architecture, both indoors and outdoors. The judges said: “A good use of flexibility to adapt to future needs. Quality of design is excellent.” Philip Ross and Jonathan Campbell
presented the award to Jesper Bo Jensen, senior Creative manager, and Stence Guldager, senior Creative leader, from Arkitema K/S. Recognised with a Highly Commended
was the Acute Mental Health Unit in Sligo, Ireland – a 25-bed single-bedded en- suite facility developed by Sligo Mental
Health Service, which opened in 2021. The entry said: “The exceptional, state- of-the-art, modern and welcoming unit is located on high ground, and benefits from spectacular views of the surrounding Sligo landscape. The 25 single-bedded en-suite bedrooms ensure privacy and dignity for residents, alongside family.”
Marking the end of an era The unit’s opening ‘marked the end of an era’ in mental health service delivery in Sligo, with the closure of the St. Columba’s Hospital in October 2020, which catered for residents in four and six-bedded dormitories. Internally, the single bedrooms rooms are contemporarily decorated, with the living spaces having high floor-to-ceiling levels that allow light to fill the corridors and rooms, with textures and colour bringing warmth to the interiors. Child visiting rooms, communal areas, safe spaces, and therapy and beauty rooms, facilitate social connection, relaxation, and beauty treatments.
Beautiful courtyards Externally, there are two ‘beautiful courtyard’ areas – the first equipped with stationary exercise equipment, raised flower bedded areas, and games tables, and the second facilitating child visiting, but also ‘staff escapism and healing’, through the use of private and tranquil garden space. The entry added: “This unique facility has had dramatic impacts on the outcomes of care delivery, with a significant reduction in incidents, violence, and aggression and seclusion, noted.” The last award having now presented,
Andy Powell again thanked all the sponsors, and offered his congratulations to all the winners – who returned to the stage for a group photo. Finally, he thanked all those involved in making the evening such a success, and the guests for attending, and wished them an enjoyable rest of the evening.
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After the presentation of the evening’s last award, all the winners returned to the stage for a group photograph. THE NETWORK | AUGUST 2022 19
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