GAP Australasian-Dentist-May June 2019

Category AustrAlAsiAn Dentist 119 Bright colours, for example, look more vibrant when paired with subdued colours, but neither ever crossing into gaudy territory. each of the hues carefully calibrated to harmonise in a soothing way, yet somehow capturing the desired pizzazz. the palette and pattern choices, not too loud or ostentatious, were necessary to reflect characteristics of a “relaxing haven”. the different tones of fabric walls imbue the element of “softness”, just as the contoured lines of a snaking cushioned bench convey “roundness”. Over at the playroom, lampshades made from cotton-like material, resembling floating clouds, add a layer of wonderment to the kid’s area. these are all powerful visceral touchstones that depict an environment that is “bright”, “energetic”, “comfortable”, “relaxing”, “fun” and “creative”. Once again, lDA stayed true to the aesthetic goals without straying from the brief. in terms of layout and space optimisation, lDA had the benefit of a generous 350-sqm floor space. While apportioning the space into 4 surgeries, x-ray room and on-site laboratory, the layout artist made sure to leave room for a spacious walkway that does not simply connect to the different rooms, but dressed to impress even the most jaded customer. imagine a corridor wide enough to fit dual lanes of human traffic, packing enough aesthetic features to maintain visual interest throughout. On one side, each available wall panel has been turned into a giant display featuring concentric circles borrowed from the practice logo. On the other side, framed abstract art pieces featuring a bold mix of ink scratches and splotches, re- imagine the same circular motif. to complete the avant-garde experience, dangling from high ceilings are modish lights that resemble futuristic drones with light-tipped propeller blades. so eye-catching are these “flying objects” that few travellers along this pathway can resist the temptation to look skywards. interesting as the alley artworks are, however, they do not distract from Dr Chisholm’s master plan to provide “an easy flow of patients within the four surgeries”, which the designer more than manages – of course, not forgetting the usual aplomb. Although the orthodontist acknowledges that lDA’s undeniably premium service and delivery is reflected in their marginally higher costs, she would still absolutely recommend their services “any day”. if that does not say customer satisfaction, what does? Perhaps you may insist that patient feedback is the true litmus test of a quality renovation. Well then, let’s complete this string of pearls with some positive feedback that Dr Chisholm is happy to summarise: “We have had a lot of positive feedback about the design of the building, on how good the lighting is and how nice the bright colours are in the dental practice as it makes them feel calm. the staff love the practicality of the practice and how everything just works and flows.” “As usual (lDA) has delivered an excellent, pleasant practice environment, we enjoy coming to work.” u dental FItouts & ConstruC Ion