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Clinique Vétérinaire des Cheminots
By : Agence Spatiale
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 16th edition
Discipline : Architecture
Categories : Commercial Building / Retail, Health Clinic & Small Commercial Space : Silver Certification
DESCRIPTION
The Cheminots Veterinary Clinic proposes the transformation of a private residence into a commercial space. The domestic atmosphere was preserved to reflect the company’s consideration for the human aspect. The clients wanted to move away from the cold and deliberately aseptic atmosphere found in the medical field, going against the expected codes to offer a resolutely welcoming and reassuring place for its visitors.
To create this warm atmosphere, wood finishes are used for the waiting furniture, the reception counter, and the product displays. Research was done to dress the walls with large photos of animals. The photo direction chosen was black and white portraits, the idea being to put the animals at the center of the preoccupations and to reassure their owners of the good care they will receive.
The design of the furniture and facilities has been carefully thought out to minimize contact between the animals and promote peace and quiet (one waiting room for cats, another for dogs). The circulation areas and aisles are integrated in a coherent way to propose differentiated paths that take into account the interventions and needs of each area, whether they are accessible to customers or reserved for employees.
CHALLENGES
The building being of residential origin, the available space and its limitations had to be exploited in order to accommodate all the essential resources for the operation of the premises. The intervention of specialists in the field of animal care made it possible to create facilities that meet the standards and requirements for the intended use of the building. The acoustic insulation was improved to reduce stressors and contribute to the intimacy of the spaces. Ease of maintenance, a major element to consider in relation to the importance of sanitation in medical facilities, was considered in the choice of materials used and their durability. Adapted access was planned in order to offer universal accessibility, as much for the clients as for the animals. The veterinary clinic is thus a landmark in the neighborhood and becomes a friendly place to discuss the health of animals in general, in a family context.
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