The project responds to the need of converting a generic, suburban, “big room”, into a space where people can experience emotions. Playfulness and transparency are the themes at the base of the project for the dental clinic dedicated to children. Three distinct areas are created within the main space thanks to the use of curtains hanging from circular rails. To reinforce the limit of these spaces, there are custom-made carpets that regain the perimeter of the curtains on the ground. The feeling from the inside of these “rooms” is that of protection and intimacy, however, the visibility from the outside is ensured, so that parents have a view towards their children while they play. The layout of the internal space aims to create a light and relaxing atmosphere, where young patients could feel comfortable while waiting for their appointment. The pastel shades of the furnishings, inspired by the production of Donald Judd, and the use of natural materials, help to the achievement of a friendly and relaxed mood.
The furniture is designed so that it can be easily moved, changing the layout of the room and promoting new configurations, permitting to use the room differently every day. Stools can be used both for sitting and as large baskets containing toys for children. The walls have been painted with a special paint transforming them into blackboards. Different drawings appear every day, increasing the perception of a constantly changing space. Overall, the environment promotes the exchange and interaction between patients and their parents, eliminating the classic social barriers and mixing different worlds within the same space.
What makes this project one-of-a-kind?
The project tackles an interior agenda as an Architectural one, working with space, volumes and lights in order to create a unique space and unprecedented atmosphere. The play of transparencies, pastel colours, natural materials and pure forms results in a calm and positive feel, detached from the chaos of the outside world. From the exterior, the light blue curtains recall the hues of the mountains observed from the valley of the town, creating an effect of depth inside a small space.
Credits
Authors
Atelier Giavenale
Photos
Brando Ghinzelli
Year of completion
2020
Location
Schio, Vicenza, Italy
Total area
100 m2
Project Partners
Tendaggi Ruber, Falegnameria Demar
