INTERIORS


Floor-to-ceiling use of timber


DERMATOLOGY & CO


The clinic is situated in an old medical establishment so the main corridor leading up to it gives visitors a sense of


datedness. A key consideration in the design, therefore, is to introduce a contemporary style and to break away from the typical cold, sterile image associated with medical contexts. As such, the designer chose colours, forms and materials to complement the clinic’s organic ‘nest’ interior concept to highlight a healing and warm environ. In the reception and waiting area, wood panelling in its muted natural colour covers the walls and ceiling entirely, with a softer-toned parquet covering the floor. Decoration is at a minimum and so the visual interest is focused on the vertical wood patterns.


CLUTTER-FREE DESIGN Since patients’ comfort is of top priority, especially due to the clinic’s limited space, spatial planning was carefully


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considered so as to accommodate key fixtures and have sufficient storage capacity for equipment and tools. Thus, the latter is tucked away within the carpentry work or parked neatly within the treatment rooms. The wood panels are also functional as they conceal cables and create hidden storage compartments. Together, the layout design, custom cuts and careful fittings help to realise the clutter-free, minimalist design. Another advantage of this method was it was neither labour intensive nor did it require a big budget.


DURABLE MATERIALS Light wood, especially the polyurethane panels, is durable and resistant to impact, so occupants can rest easy without having to do frequent touch-ups or repairs. The panels can also help to extend the lifespan of the walls by protecting them from wear and tear, and ensure that important structural components of the building can last longer.


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