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trendspotting boutique healthcare
York, " we built brush bars into the front-of-house
experience, complete with swish wallpaper
inspired by toothpaste and mouthwash, " he says.
" Joy and celebrating the process is common in
our approach to new health and wellness concept
designs. "
Today, the sterile uniformity that once
A vaulted ceiling at Skin Boutique
creates a serene, dome-like space
defi ned the typology is giving way to warmer,
hospitality-inspired vibes. Upscale models
like Montreal orthodontic clinic Clinique
D'Orthodontie showcase elements like white
oak, fl uted glass, and sculptural objets d'art. The
design by locally based fi rm Atelier Échelle
reimagines areas like the waiting room into a
hotel lobby or the living room of a chic artist.
Meanwhile, textural, earthy motifs contrast
with sleek, modern fi xtures in San Franciscobased
Studio BANAA's design for the V & Co.
medical spa in San Jose, California. Organic
forms soſt en an industrial backdrop, while novel
treatment pods ensure discretion and intimacy.
Spanish design studio Vitale craſt ed Sergio
Moralles Podiatry in Castellón to evoke the
Mediterranean through a soſt palett e of sand
and stone hues across 4,000 square feet. Here,
functional elements like vinyl fl ooring are
off set by thoughtful focal points like ceramic
latt icework reminiscent of coastal structures.
" Mediterranean-inspired references help create
an environment that feels more like a retreat
than a clinical space, sett ing a new standard
for healthcare facilities in the area, " says Vitale
cofounder and creative director Lucía Chover.
This dovetailing of sophistication and
Locally sourced timber runs across the ceilings
at Galt Health in Cambridge, Ontario
Ceramic latticework infuses a calming ambiance
into Sergio Moralles Podiatry in Castellón, Spain
practicality benefi ts all users. " By blending
innovative elements with a thoughtful analysis
of patient behavior and workfl ow, the clinic
achieves a balance of operational effi ciency and
emotional wellbeing, " Chover adds.
Insights from doctors and other healthcare
Curving forms soften white treatment
rooms at Sergio Moralles
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professionals also foster a holistic vision that
considers the needs of even the most vulnerable
patients. For family medicine practice Galt
Health in Cambridge, Ontario, local fi rm Fonseka
Studio conceived a central core of patient rooms
surrounded by a continuous corridor loop
that perpetuates a sense of openness. Custom
millwork and a 115-foot-long bench line the
perimeter, while slatt ed, locally sourced timber
spans the clinic's pitched ceilings to accentuate
the neutral color story and abundant daylighting.
" We wanted the space to be void of any visual
clutt er and to enable a sense of ease and
mindfulness, " says architect Jaliya Fonseka. " By
designing compassionately with natural light,
warm, tactile materials, and intuitive circulation,
the space not only meets practical needs but also
encourages calm in the body and mind. "
With sensitivities at the forefront, the space
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