Soft Space Cubicle

JIA are developing a prototype design for a safe clinical room at Bristol Royal Hospital For Children. It is designed to be inclusive, catering for a wide range of patients, including those with challenging mental conditions.

The brief called for a calm, neutral space adaptable to individual needs. The scheme places all the usual clinical paraphernalia in smooth, laminate casings with flush, fob-operated doors. When closed, the equipment does not intimidate or present a ligature risk to young patients. The skin of the casings doubles as a screen for a video projector. Patient packs containing toys and sensory materials are stored on shelves, which also house phone-charging points, data outlets and other services.

Following sign-off by stakeholders it is proposed to progress through detailed design to tender and building out early in 2020.