Client Objectives:
The key objectives for the client were:
- Create a welcoming environment: The clinic’s design needed to foster a calming and professional atmosphere to help put patients at ease and reflect the high-quality services offered.
- Optimize functionality and workflow: With various treatment modalities, the layout had to maximize efficiency, providing easy access to treatment rooms and facilities while maintaining a seamless flow for both patients and staff.
- Ensure accessibility: Complying with disability standards was paramount, requiring the installation of ambulant and disabled toilets to accommodate all patients.
- Enhance patient care through design: The client sought to use contemporary design elements, such as natural light and calming colors, to improve the patient experience and create a space conducive to healing.
- Provide specific-purpose rooms: The inclusion of specialized rooms like a Pilates room, staff kitchen, and practice manager’s office was vital to meet the diverse needs of the clinic.
Scope of Work:
The scope of work for this project included:
- Demolition & Renovation: The existing space required substantial changes, including demolition of old structures and rebuilding to align with the client’s specifications.
- Reception & Waiting Area: Design and construction of a sleek, modern reception area and spacious waiting room to enhance patient comfort.
- Treatment Rooms: Construction and fitout of 13x treatment rooms, each with appropriate medical-grade finishes, lighting, cabinetry, and fixtures to accommodate different therapies and services.
- Pilates Room: Installation of a fully equipped Pilates room, intended for physiotherapy rehabilitation exercises.
- Staff Areas: Fitout of a staff kitchen, laundry, and private practice manager’s office to support the day-to-day operations of the clinic.
- Toilets: Installation of 2x ambulant toilets and 1x disabled toilet, all compliant with Australian accessibility standards.
- Plumbing & Electrical: Upgrade of plumbing and electrical systems to support the new layout, ensuring the clinic meets both practical and regulatory requirements.
- Interior Design: Application of neutral tones, modern lighting, and high-quality finishes that contribute to a peaceful and professional environment.