Projects – special report
Person-centred The low-rise design with pitched roofs breaks up the mass of the building, with 17 courtyards and gardens which function as places of rest and healing as well as providing views from the inside. The building comprises three distinct
elements: • A diagnostic and treatment centre that forms the linear core of the hospital
• Three interconnected inpatient wards that project out into the landscape, each with their own garden
• A Women and Children’s unit featuring an internal courtyard and dedicated children’s garden that is linked to the main building but served by its own separate entrance The design is person-centred,
considering staff as well as patients and promoting an uplifting, positive experience for all who use the building. This is achieved through an emphasis on natural daylight and intuitive wayfinding. The main entrance atrium is a
welcoming civic space, lit from above by a long row of skylights along with a large bay window which provides
sweeping views across the surrounding countryside. Light courts throughout the inpatient
Key facts • 50-acre site
• 63,500sq m development • 344 beds • Serves a population of 148,000 • £212m project value • 1,000 parking spaces • 31-month build schedule • Patients moved in, December 2017
pavilions allow for clear views across wards for both patients and staff, opening up interiors and filling spaces with natural daylight while avoiding the sense of isolation for patients. The emphasis on outdoor spaces is
based on scientific research that shows a connection between natural elements and positive health outcomes, including lower stress levels, reduced blood pressure, the need for patients to take less medication, and even- faster healing times.
A pioneering approach The landscape design, in collaboration with Fira, promotes integration between the external and internal spaces, with wards surrounded by garden spaces, some of which play an integral part in therapeutic practice. And palliative care bedrooms have their own private gardens, with
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