// HOSPITAL & EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS TORMAX automatic access works swimmingly
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, County Durham, has recently undergone a significant refurbishment. As part of that, TORMAX worked with NE&C Windows & Doors Ltd to automate two sets of single sliding doors.
Visitors are welcomed through the first automatic door directly into the newly revamped swimming pool reception, before going through the second sliding door into the pool area itself.
Offering unsurpassed reliability, the TORMAX iMotion 2202.A door drive is ideal for these busy access points that experience a wide range of visitors, including young families, the elderly and less-able, offering easily adapted control of hold-open times and opening speeds to allow for safe and easy passage for all pedestrians.
“We were delighted to be invited to work with NE&C on this important project”, said Simon Roberts, MD for TORMAX. “Our comprehensive range of advance door drives ensures a solution for almost any environment. Although not required in this instance, we can offer swing and sliding door operators that are IP65-rated and are capable of withstanding continuous immersion and splash water.”
A worldwide company, TORMAX has been delivering technologically advanced door automation for nearly 75 years. The entire iMotion range of in-house designed door drives feature none of the usual parts that wear out, such as gears and brushes, ensuring minimal ongoing maintenance requirements as well as a greatly extended life expectancy.
The TORMAX operators are also certified for rescue and escape routes.
www.tormax.co.uk
Altro features in dementia-friendly design at Salisbury District Hospital
A package of Altro products has been used in the Imber Ward at Salisbury District Hospital, a new, environmentally-sustainable facility. The new £14m building provides 24 additional beds in a state-of-the-art ward, incorporating a mixture of four-bed bays and side rooms.
A combination of Altro floors and walls was used throughout Imber Ward. Altro Illustra, Altro Suprema and Altro Operetta floors provide safety, natural aesthetics and ease of cleaning. Altro Wood provides a homely, welcoming feel and Altro Whiterock Digiclad (Custom) was used for the walls creating an individual design focus for the ward and quiet room. Altro Pisces and Altro Whiterock Satins and Altro Whiterock White were installed in the bathrooms, showers and wet rooms, giving staff and patients the reassurance of bare foot and shod safety from slips, and easy to clean hygienic walls.
Focus groups with patients, families, visitors, and clinical teams to inform the design of the new ward. The interior reflects the colourful four seasons, incorporating local landscapes with photos and drawings. Walls and floors have a biophilic theme and are customisable with digitally printed images. Unique, customised rooms aid wayfinding, ensuring each room is distinct.
Catering for elderly patients with complex needs, the design principles of creating dementia-friendly environments were vitally important. Lesley Self, ArtCare Projects Officer, says: “Patients may experience disorientation while navigating the area, so integrating wayfinding into the overall design concept was essential. Understanding these needs was part of the design process, but also helping staff take ownership and care of the spaces by understanding why design is important to them and how amazing it can look.”
www.altro.com 12 Spring 2025 M35
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