Staff Wellbeing Areas & Roof Terrace for Animal Charity in London.

By Glenside, Reading.

London

5 weeks

1000 sq ft

Veterinary Hospital

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Staff wellbeing area design & refurbishment, including the conversion of a flat-roof terrace.

We were approached by a well-known animal veterinary hospital in London who were in talks with a very generous donor; wanting to fund the transformation of their staff wellbeing facilities. The issues they faced in their current space were very clear, but they needed assistance to refine their initial concept ideas and deliver this vision into the 1,000 square foot space


Following an in-depth consultation with the staff who would be using the facilities, it was evident that the new space needed to be a calm and relaxed area. One that allowed them to have a break from the stressful, clinical environment where they work.

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Staff wellbeing area design & refurbishment, including the conversion of a flat-roof terrace.

We were approached by a well-known animal veterinary hospital in London who were in talks with a very generous donor; wanting to fund the transformation of their staff wellbeing facilities. The issues they faced in their current space were very clear, but they needed assistance to refine their initial concept ideas and deliver this vision into the 1,000 square foot space.


Following an in-depth consultation with the staff who would be using the facilities, it was evident that the new space needed to be a calm and relaxed area. One that allowed them to have a break from the stressful, clinical environment in which they work.

A vision delivered.

Having carried out surveys and taken a detailed brief from the client, the team at Glenside set out designing a space that was both visually appealing and fit for purpose, whilst taking into account the budget constraints for the project and the need for ongoing durability. 


Once a layout was finalised, our team at  Glenside were able to produce a set of Computer-Generated Images (CGIs) to show how the space would look after the works had been carried out. This offered great support to the client, enabling them to show their staff and the donor the final vision for the space.


As the project included the change of use of an existing flat roof area into that of a roof terrace, planning permission had to be obtained. This was a complex process given the nature of the busy London location where the hospital is sited. However, by working closely with the client’s planning consultant and supporting with the required drawings and technical details, our team were able to obtain planning on the behalf of the client.

Before fit outishment
After fit out

The project required the design and completion of a broad scope of works, including:

  • Full design package including product and material selection
  • Provision of CGIs to show proposed space
  • New LED lighting
  • Feature lighting
  • Installations of air conditioning and ventilation
  • Kitchen cabinetry
  • Wall graphics
  • A variety of floor coverings throughout the space
  • Design and installation of decking, bespoke planters and handrailing externally
  • Supply and installation of internal feature planting

The project included the design and completion of a broad scope of works, including:

  • Full design package including product and material selection
  • Provision of CGIs to show proposed space
  • New LED Lighting
  • Feature lighting
  • Installations of air conditioning and ventilation.
  • Kitchen cabinetry
  • Wall graphics
  • A variety of floor coverings throughout the space.
  • Design and installation of decking, bespoke planters and handrailing externally.
  • Supply and installation of internal feature planting

Client feedback.

"For the design, my thanks go to Ryan, you have been very patient with us as we’ve decided what colours we want and everything else going through that process. So thank you for sticking with us and hopefully you are as proud of this as we are."

- CEO


"We wanted to create something that was a really nice space for staff that didn’t feel like a clinical environment, didn’t feel like a hospital, where they could come and relax on their own or chat to others away from the main hospital. And that is why we started to talk to Ryan and the team at Glenside, who were just amazing and patient in helping us bring that vision to life, but in a practical way that works for a hospital.'

- Head of Philanthropy

Client feedback:

"For the design, my thanks go to Ryan, you have been very patient with us as we’ve decided what colours we want and everything else going through that process. So thank you for sticking with us and hopefully you are as proud of this as we are."


- CEO


"We wanted to create something that was a really nice space for staff that didn’t feel like a clinical environment, didn’t feel like a hospital. Where they could come and relax on their own or chat to others away from the main hospital. That is why we started to talk to Ryan and the team at Glenside, who were just amazing and patient in helping us bring that vision to life, but in a practical way that works for a hospital.'


- Head of Philanthropy

It's all in the details.

A key part of delivering the new space was the careful selection of finishes and materials. By deciding on various biophilic elements, such as dried birch stems and statement plantings alongside a large feature wall graphic, Glenside successfully created an atmosphere that was a welcome contrast to its clinical and urban surrounding environments.


The external terrace area was created using a composite decking board, and has a couple of large planting troughs which allow the keen gardeners at the hospital to grow and tend to the plants in their free time.

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