Context

Hollins Park and Whiston Hospitals’ Memory Inpatient Services provide support for adults with memory problems such as dementia who require short-term inpatient care.

A project was initiated to upgrade the courtyards at both locations and Bailey Streetscene was specified to provide a number of seating elements, planters and shelters that would sit on the newly-installed rubber surface.

Work undertaken

The street furniture required a number of bespoke design additions to adhere to the health and safety requirements of the facility. These included:

  • A new backrest option for the Deacon bench
  • A wheelchair-accessible version of the Springwell planter
  • A bespoke version of the Heron shelter with multiwall polycarbonate roof sheets and mesh walls
  • All products needed to have tamper-free fixings.

3D CAD renders were produced to allow for finite details to be established before approval.

During the renovation it was imperative to avoid any delays as the client had to make sure the courtyards were unavailable for the shortest amount of time.

In addition, with no direct access for off-load, the products had to be manually carried through the building in parts and then assembled in the courtyards.

Outcome

The new courtyard areas provide a familiar space where the patients can relax, exercise and experience the outdoor environment within a safe and enclosed area to encourage development and recovery.