#AIExclusive: A paediatric clinic in Bharuch by Aarunya Architects

Clean and cheerful envelope

Upon entry, children and their families are greeted with a clean, colourful environment with plenty of wall activities and youthful touches throughout. As parental involvement is an important factor, the office maintains an adult-friendly, sophisticated design with ample seating in the treatment areas for parents to be a part of the visit.

Understanding the materials

The use of new materials in a building cannot be innovative unless appropriate materials are used after understanding the properties and then designed. Two different spaces have been designed for two different age groups and also have two different operators- one for kids and one for adults. Each has its own ambience and vibe.

Developing the concept

The design team deals with design from conceptual development and liaising with the stakeholders to managing and executing the design. They wanted to design a space which would not feel like it is a typical hospital. they have tried to create a space and ambience that relieves the pain of the patient. The use of pastel colours helps change the people’s mind set and anxiety towards the surgery.

Themed clinic

To pick a theme for paediatric hospital is quite difficult than a normal hospital. The team designed a space for kids keeping in mind their innocent behaviour and at the same time thought about the other visitors’ comfort too.

Interconnecting and meddling

The concept revolves around kids while keeping 3 spaces in mind. The waiting room which is a public utility space, the doctor’s consultation room which is sophisticatedly designed and the kids operatory which is totally dedicated to kids. So, the journey of these 3 different spaces is designed keeping in mind all the aspects while still keeping them interconnected in terms of design concept.