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Rijnstate Elst is housed in a brand new building, right next to the train station of Elst making it easily accessible. This Rijnstate branch provides diagnostic examinations and outpatient care, meaning that the procedures are planned and do not require hospitalisation. After having submitted a tender, the hospital awarded Gispen the contract to fully furnish the new building – from waiting room furniture to furniture for the consulting rooms and workstations. 'A homelike atmosphere’ was an important starting point, alongside functionality, ergonomics and hygiene.

PROVEN HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Danny Popping, programme manager a.i. Interior & Commissioning at Rijnstate Elst: 'We were looking for a partner that could share its expertise with us for both the interior design and specific product applications. An organisation with proven experience in healthcare. In Gispen we found what we were looking for.' The architect of the building is Gortemaker Algra Feenstra. Gispen based its interior, material and colour plan on the architect's mood and image plan. In close consultation with the Rijnstate Elst project team, we selected the most suitable products, tested various test setups and moved in and installed all the furniture. Our project management team was involved from start to finish. Danny: 'We wanted to create a homelike environment in addition to offering hygienic and user-friendly furniture to a broad target group. Not too sterile or clinical-feeling for patients and a pleasant work environment for the staff.'

MODULAR SOFT SEATING WAITING FURNITURE

Rijnstate Elst, a 13,000 m2 outpatient clinic for daytime treatments, consists of a ground floor and three storeys. On the ground floor, patients first enter the atrium, which is the heart of the building and also serves as a waiting area for patients of Radiology, blood collection and the pharmacy.

Sabine Gorter, account manager at Gispen: 'Patient satisfaction and a homelike atmosphere were important starting points for this area. We therefore deliberately opted for soft seating waiting furniture: we supplied a new reception bench concept from Havee Furniture. A modular bench that can be arranged in various configurations with small tables as linking elements. The interchangeable synthetic leather upholstery and durable PU Stamskin Purfect can be replaced on site if needed in the future. Rijnstate has extensively tested this synthetic leather with hygiene and infection prevention in mind.' Lots of plants and the alternating blue and aubergine colour schemes of the reception benches give the atrium the desired homely touch. For patients who still prefer to sit at a table, there are several Gispen TEAM tables with Casala Lynx III chairs on the ground floor.

 

CONSULTING AND TREATMENT ROOMS THOROUGHLY TESTED

The first floor of the building houses most of the consulting and treatment rooms. Danny: 'It was our wish to furnish these rooms as universally as possible to make them suitable for multiple specialists.' Sabine: 'We built a mock-up of the entire consulting room for testing at the former location in Velp. Physicians and other users were able to test everything at will, from the desk and office chair to the special monitor arm.' The eye-catcher of the room is definitely the TMNL Doc desk with its organic shape and friendly appearance. Accompanied by a Gispen ZINN office chair upholstered with hygienic PU synthetic leather as well as Casala Lynx chairs for patients, which can also be found on the ground floor. Sabine: 'This creates a uniform and recognisable look.'

The second floor houses two ORs and a knowledge centre with conference rooms and agile workstations, as well as Ophthalmology and the Pain Centre. The conference rooms have the same blue and aubergine tones as used on the ground floor. In addition, there are Gispen TMNL sit-stand tables for more dynamic meetings. The third floor houses the Technical Support department including a tech room with air handling units.

 

LEGITIMATE PRIDE

The new hospital was officially inaugurated on 26 June 2023. Danny: 'I look back on a very enjoyable partnership where we had weekly consultations with a dedicated Gispen team. This team not only included Sabine, but also interior designer Nelleke Lagerwerf and project supervisor Ed Wulterkens. The end result is impressive. We are receiving positive feedback from the users; the building has a certain "wow factor" to it. When I enter the building, I get a feeling of legitimate pride!' Sabine: 'We, in turn, also enjoyed working with the Rijnstate project team. It was truly a joint effort that has produced this fantastic result.'

 

Photography: Chris van Koeverden

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Sabine Gorter – Gispen Account Manager

A word from the specialist

Sabine: 'Translating the design concept into a furnishing collection was truly a joint effort between Gispen and the Rijnstate project team. From start to finish, their project supervisors put in the effort to consult with us about their wishes. Sometimes this meant that custom solutions were needed. Examples include the consultation and treatment rooms at the Dermatology ward: instead of a TMNL Doc desk, we installed a desk with the same base as a standard Gispen desk but with a tailormade top with a trimmed edge. There are also various consulting rooms that feature patient chairs with deviating dimensions for larger people.'

WE WERE LOOKING FOR A PARTNER THAT COULD SHARE ITS EXPERTISE WITH US FOR BOTH THE INTERIOR DESIGN AND SPECIFIC PRODUCT APPLICATIONS. IN GISPEN WE FOUND WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR.
Danny Popping Programme Manager a.i. Interior & Commissioning at Rijnstate Elst
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Danny Popping - Programme Manager a.i. Interior & Commissioning at Rijnstate Elst

The client’s thoughts

'My compliments to Gispen for their professionalism overall, from the quotation process handled by interior designer Nelleke to the actual moving in of the furniture. In addition to online consultations, account manager Sabine and project supervisor Ed were physically present when needed. They acted effectively and quickly on any issue that remained after installation. Where in healthcare we often see practical and pragmatic interiors, we searched for ways to make everything a bit more homelike. Gispen held constructive discussions with us about products to be selected and constantly thought along with us for clever and financially-viable solutions.'

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