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One of the challenges of this £30 million new build was to accommodate both older women and young children within the same centre.
In the atrium and across the women’s services, we placed elegant drawings of dogwood and cherry, inspired by the gardens surrounding the hospital.
The children’s department has playful drawings of ducklings, otters and egrets covering the walls and windows.
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The two styles of art sit happily alongside each other, giving a common identity to the space, whilst respecting the individuality of each clinical service.
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In the more social, public spaces, the flora and fauna depict joyful movement and characterization. In other areas requiring a calmer mood, the drawings are less busy, featuring fewer lines and less action.
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Across the centre, art is placed strategically, and integrated into the signage, allowing people to navigate using pictures or words as they choose, aiding wayfinding and orientation.
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Project Information
Date
2014
Sector
Healthcare
Service
Women & Children’s Centre
Client
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Architect
Artists
AiS in house
Team
Martin Jones
Awards
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