The Three Main Focal Points Architectural Firms Use To Plan And Design Medical Spaces

When engineering and architectural firms plan and design medical spaces, they often put themselves in the patients’ shoes. They will imagine themselves as a patient and then trace their steps from the time that they arrive at the hospital, medical care facility or surgery centre. They might even ask a wide range of basic, yet important questions including: what type of chair would I want to sit on? What kind of light relaxes me during the consult? By taking the patient perspective, architectural firms can gain valuable insight which will help them make the medical care facility a more comfortable space.

   While this can be incredibly time consuming, most architectural firms will try to focus on a select few main focal points which can give them the most impact for their design. Having said that, let’s take a look at these focal points of modern medical spaces:

Three Focal Points Architectural Firms Use To Plan And Design Medical Spaces

Waiting Room- the waiting room is often the first impression patients get when they arrive at a medical facility, hospital or surgical centre. It also helps them to relax and calm their anxiety. For the medical facility itself, the waiting room is an extension of their brand and it can communicate that brand to the patient. The design, cleanliness and appeal of the waiting room are all important qualities that can work to promote your brand.

   Waiting rooms should also be comfortable and that means choosing the right design as well as the right furniture, air quality and lighting. These factors all work together to create a better patient and staff experience.

Consultation Room- the next focal point that UK architectural firms focus on is the consultation room. This is where patient anxiety levels really tend to spike and making the consultation room a more intimate space can relieve much of that anxiety. The consultation room should be welcoming, well-lit, calming and efficient. It should facilitate trust and privacy.

WC facilities- finally, the last, and possibly the least expected, focal point is the WC facilities. It is the most intimate space of any medical facility, hospital or surgical centre, yet it is often the most overlooked. Paying attention to this space can provide patients with a lasting impression that the medical facility cares about quality, their experience and their privacy.

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   To learn more about the main focal points architectural firms use to plan and design medical spaces, and how implementing a sustainable, green healthcare design leads to improved efficiency, contact Ansell+Bailey today! 

   Recently, Ansell+Bailey has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and the 14001:2015 certifications, making them among a select few healthcare facility design firms.

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