Geriatric Dental Clinic

Design and fit-up of a dental clinic serving the geriatric community.  The plan is compact and efficient, the circulation simple and direct for stretcher access.  Compartments are conceived with screens rather than partitions:  the short interior corridor with offset sliding doors on each side becomes part of the visual space of the adjoining rooms, providing a sense of openness while retaining visual privacy.

Hospital for the Elderly:  Public Space and Dining Terrace

A long term hospital is as much a home as it is a medical facility for the people in its care.  Where possible, the intention is to replace the clinical character with a more welcoming family-oriented atmosphere and amenities, while retaining institutional standards for cleanliness and durability.

The master plan for the ground floor was modeled on a residential hotel.  An exterior terrace extends the dining area into the landscape.  A series of subtle interior changes are proposed (colour, materials, lighting, artwork, photos and memorabilia), as well as a new “family room” with an electric fireplace, panelled walls, and a salt water aquarium.