Cozy square, multifunctional grandstand
The new space is limited, but cleverly arranged. An extra floor has been made so that there is room for two consultation rooms upstairs. Downstairs there are two more consultation rooms and an attractive waiting room. The building has a large glass façade. If you look from the outside in, you don't think you have ended up at a GP practice. The waiting room is a cozy square with bistro sets (Casala Senna family), where people can get good coffee and cappuccino. In the waiting room, a large wooden stand is combined with stairs to the top. This stage can be used for informative evenings, for example about a healthy lifestyle. At the moment, the new practice employs two general practitioners, two practice nurses, a dietician and a physiotherapist. Job: 'As a GP, you don't need a consulting room all day. That's why we also created a flex space upstairs.' A Gispen duo workstation with electrically adjustable sit-stand desks.
Friendly table for patient conversations
Job: 'I also wanted to create a homely atmosphere in the consulting rooms, in which you can easily have a personal conversation. People come to talk about their health. Then you want them to be at ease. I am very charmed by the Gispen TMNL Doc desk, an organically shaped and therefore very friendly table. As a doctor and patient, you do not sit directly opposite each other, but rather a bit more obliquely and closer. You can also easily discuss results together on the screen.' The office chairs are new, the visitor chairs have been reused. Under the desk are sustainable green carpet tiles from Studio Wae, which form a nice accent on the cast floor and provide warmth.
How do you like the result?
Job: 'Everyone who comes in thinks it's really cool. Some visitors say, I had to check carefully whether I am at a GP practice. It works as I hoped: the waiting room is atmospheric, the consultation rooms radiate tranquility. I am very happy with the result and the beautiful décor immediately makes my consultation hour more fun!'
Photography: Mike Bink
