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HOSPITAL REDEVELOPMENT


designing inpatient facilities, and our long-standing relationship with the client, we were able to refine this sequence of spaces to create something which would provide the best possible, and safest, experience for all, without custodial features.


Beyond the private ward spaces, there is a series of shared activity and leisure rooms grouped around the shared central courtyard. Some are specific (art, IT, gym, music, woodwork, and faith), while others are flexible for leisure and therapy, so that the patients and staff can get maximum benefit from the facilities. The interior design of the hospital promotes an environment that is calming and reduces anxiety. Psychologically, the environment will not signal to people that they are in a hospital, rather that they are in a comfortable and less clinical space where they can receive the care and advice needed. Principles of designing for dementia are followed, and ease of access and wayfinding are critical; the use of natural light and views to the courtyards aid this.


A sketch plan of the scheme, showing a number of the key elements.


character to the nearby buildings. The deep red metal cladding used to unite some areas of the façade, and to highlight entrance spaces, provides a contrasting element of verticality in what is a strongly horizontal building.


Challenging the stigma around mental healthcare The appearance of the new facility is extremely important, and has a major role to play in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, as well as engendering pride in the building as a workplace for members of staff. The front reception building itself provides a secure boundary to a large section of the internal plan, reducing the need for high fencing, particularly in the areas visible from the main approach routes. A consistent and controlled palette of materials and architectural styles has been developed to integrate the building with the most recent additions to the site, and to present a positive image for visitors and new arrivals. The use of a Birtley brick, especially at lower levels, ensures a robust material that is locally sourced, and provides a shared point of


Connecting with the local community Quality of landscape is an essential component of this development, both in the spaces contained by the boundary of the building, and the surrounding areas that integrate the new development into the existing campus and its wooded, semi-rural context. In the approach to the reception building, a landscaped arrival sequence provides a pleasant initial impression of the new facility, appearing like a pavilion in a parkland setting. Accessible routes have been designed to provide clear wayfinding to the main public access points. A pair of lawns either side of the main entrance provides space for events, activities, or informal kick-around games that can be used by members of the local community, increasing visibility of the services provided by the Trust.


Making connections Much of the design philosophy of Northgate Hospital stems from the building and fostering of community.


Paul Yeomans and Medical Architecture


Paul Yeomans, director, Medical Architecture, is a highly skilled and experienced healthcare architect with over 15 years’ specialised experience. He has substantial knowledge of the sector in the areas of strategy, planning, design, and construction, and a proven track record of delivery. He brings an approach to design that values improved clinical outcomes and enhances the human experience of treatment and care.


He is a member of the Design in Mental Health Network's Conference Advisory Group. He also contributes to best practice guidance in mental health facility design to raise standards across the sector, and improve the experience of patients and staff across the UK and internationally.


He has led the design of multiple award-winning buildings, notably the Hopewood Park mental health hospital in Sunderland, the Mitford Adult Autism Inpatient Unit in Morpeth, and The Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre in Hull. His project portfolio has received awards from RIBA, Building Better Healthcare, the Design in Mental Health Network, and the International Academy for Design & Health.


Medical Architecture is a specialist architectural practice ‘designing therapeutic environments that create healthy communities'. Its strategic approach to clinical planning is combined with a committed focus on design quality, making effective spaces feel truly special. It works work closely with its clients to develop a clear vision for their estate, sharing the pride that comes with providing the best possible healthcare. Founded in 1991, the practice is based in London and Newcastle upon Tyne, with current projects in the UK, Europe, and North America.


30 OCTOBER 2021 | THE NETWORK


This is represented in the approach to mental and physical wellbeing within the secure boundary of the hospital, and the creation of a healthy community, where patients and staff can turn interesting and meaningful days into a pathway to recovery. It is also represented in the steps taken to connect with the local areas around the hospital to bring mental health services back into the heart of the community, to challenge any stigma which still surrounds them. Creating these strong


connections with the building’s surroundings also ensures that patients will feel the full benefits of the site’s spectacular woodland context, and the unique therapeutic qualities of this wonderful natural resource. John Carson, head of Capital Developments and Planning at NTW Solutions – Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust on the CEDAR programme, said: “These exciting projects mark just the latest in a long line of service innovations and investment in the Trust’s buildings to ensure that our service-users have access to safe, high quality care, and demonstrate the Trust’s commitment to collaborative partnership working as the route to the best results.”


Project team


l Client: NTW Solutions – Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.


l Architect: Medical Architecture. l Contractor: Sir Robert McAlpine. l Services Engineer: CAD21. l Structure and Civil Engineer: BGP. l Landscape: Colour.


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