SOMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE — WHERE CONTEMPORARY DESIGN MEETS PATIENT-CENTRED CARE
A medical centre is more than a place for consultations and treatment. It is an environment where patients, healthcare professionals and visitors interact every day. The architecture of that environment can influence how people move through the building, how comfortable they feel and how effectively the facility supports healthcare services. Sommerville Medical Centre by Vaastu Atelier explores a contemporary approach to medical architecture, combining thoughtful planning, modern aesthetics and patient-focused spaces to create a healthcare environment designed around the needs of its users. Designing Healthcare Around People Patient-centred architecture begins by understanding the people who will use the space. Patients may arrive feeling uncertain, unwell or anxious. A carefully designed medical environment can help create a sense of clarity and comfort from the moment they enter. Clear circulation, welcoming reception areas, comfortable waiting spaces and well-organised consultatio...