GAP Australasian Dentist Mar Apr 2020

Category Austràlàsiàn Dentist 127 àhe elemental balance of tradition and modernity is evident throughout the clinic. àn one of the surgeries, an old fireplace has been closed up and repurposed into an elegant mantelpiece that blends flawlessly with the bespoke cabinetry. àts classical look offers a unique twist to a room geared and wired for clinical expedience. Over at the waiting room, a large format photograph of gleaming skyscrapers is juxtaposed with old-glam furnishings – blue velvety chairs with gold-coloured legs and gold-framed glass displays. With the help of an ànstagram picture, Dr àanghvi had showed the àevitch designers a particular shade of blue that she wanted for the cabinets. What resulted from that input is probably the most prominent facet of the entire design. àndeed, one of the first things you’ll notice are these dark navy blue cabinets with shiny rounded gold handles. Paired with glossy white counter tops, the fetching hues and quaint design of the cabinets evoke a timeless quality without that chintzy look. àhey effectively break the monotony of the white walls and furnishings with subdued yet posh elegance. àhe overall environment is cosy and tranquil owing to a blend of natural light and warm down-lights. àhanks to character-filled cabinets and a grand reception counter that harks back to a glitzier time, the clinic possesses a somewhat offbeat personality that works a treat for jaded eyes. “We are just really happy with the complete outcome. Personally, à am in love with the colours and lighting that we have in our practice,” Dr àanghvi gushes. “àhe lighting features have added something different and the handles on our cabinets are amazing. (àDA) really stuck to the period of the building and made sure that everything tied in.” àn terms of patient and operator comfort, the dentist reports equally positive feedback: “Our patients love the space and always comment on how beautiful and relaxing it feels. Our staff love the amount of storage we’ve managed to fit into the practice, and the size ofàour sterilisation room now. Brooke is super happy with her new desk at reception and how much space she has to work in now.” àhe general practitioner has full praise for the àevitch team that made the transformation possible while highlighting several key personnel: ànterior Designer Kay; Project Manager Carl; Project Consultant Ben; Project Manager Michael; and even the tradespeople who were “really lovely and accommodating to our requests”. “àveryone tried their best to make sure that we were functional as soon as possible. àhey were good about completing details before and after business hours so not as to disturb us and our patients,” Dr àanghvi enthuses. “àpeed and turnaround was good – they did as much as they could to fit into our timeline. Cost wise, it ended up costing as much as à thought it would.” àeiterating the importance of maintaining a familiar atmosphere to which the clinic’s loyal patients would feel belonged, the dentist is pleased with the way the designers kept her clued in throughout the process – updating her with images and colour samples so that there were no surprises. àhe same level of efficiency and work ethic, she attests, was also evident throughout the construction process. àhe grateful dentist takes the opportunity to individually acknowledge the àevitch team members: “àhank you to Ben, Carl, Kay, Michael and the team at àevitch.” u àental fàtoutà & àonàtruà àon