Skin aesthetic clinic
An expansion to an existing medical centre to cater for cosmetic dermatology procedures.
The client's brief:
Treatments offered include
chemical peels, wrinkle fillers, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal and laser resurfacing. Clients
consult the resident dermatologist for guidance on appropriate treatments. In addition The [Skin
Aesthetic] Clinic has a range of skincare products which will form part of the clinic in the form of a
Skin Care Bar where mini facials and demonstrations of a healthy skincare routine will be presented
by skilled therapists.
The building consists of a ground floor and a first floor, the space planning to be as follow:
Ground Floor
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Reception and pay point - digital client records only
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Waiting area for 8 clients
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Skincare Bar
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Juice bar/ Coffee station
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Public ablutions (x2 WC’s and x2 WHB’s)
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Kitchenette
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Dermatologist suite
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consulting room
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examination & procedure room
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Medical sundries room
First Floor
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5 Therapy rooms (each for specific treatment)
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Chemical peels
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Botox & Fillers
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Microdermabrasion
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Laser resurfacing
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Laser hair removal
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Public ablutions ((x1 WC and x1 WHB)
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Private waiting area for 4 clients
ground Floor
Science meets nature - the interior incorporates natural shapes and elements. The space is meant to be tranquil and calming to patients while being as hygienic as possible. High hygiene levels are achieved by using non-porous materials such as Dupont Corian.
Simplistic, clean open spaces are used to benefit clients and the group of staff (11 members).
The flow of movement is regulated by the reception desk. By placing 'employee only' rooms behind the reception it avoids accidental patient access to these areas.
The examination & procedure room is only accessible through the consultation room to ensure complete privacy.
All other areas are open to clients and easily accessible, including the stairwell, unisex bathroom, juice bar and product shelving.
first floor
The first floor consists of more private areas, the specific procedure rooms and a small secondary waiting room.
To ensure patients feel safe an unviolated - as cosmetic dermatology and procedures can be a sensitive subject - rooms are labelled by a numbering system. All rooms appear the same from the hall (see image to the left).
For hygiene purposes, doors can be opened by lightly pushing on them instead of having traditional door handles, all doors are self-closing to assist with the clean aesthetic of the design.
Doors can be locked from within the room when in use.
The procedure rooms are all equipped with the following items/equipment:
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Reclining treatment chair
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Small movable Doctor Stool
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Wall-mounted computer for easy documentation
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Hand washbasin
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Ceiling-mounted surgeon light
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Small medical fridge
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Stainless steel storage cabinet
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Medical trolley
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Medical waste bin
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Regular waste bin
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Treatment specific machine
