Serennu
Wayfinding, Interior Design
Serennu Children’s Centre, Newport is an NHS outpatient day centre for disabled children between the ages of 0 and 18. The centre is purpose built to allow children with complex disabilities to receive treatment, care, information and consultation all under one roof, eliminating the need to travel. In addition to helping children the centre will act as a support network for the whole family unit, enabling them to socialise together thanks to the range of leisure facilities available including a wheelchair sports area, a swimming pool and a cinema.
Initially we set up a ‘steering group’ of experts to ensure that the design and fit out of the centre was suitable for purpose and took into account the views of all interested parties. This group, chaired by Stills consisted of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, parents, main contractors and the architects. The ‘steering group’ first worked on the naming and the concept for the building and how to integrate the various user groups. This then progressed onto colour schemes, furniture finishes and signage.
The new working practice facilitated by the centre has enabled departments and staff to work together in new ways focusing on the patient and driving operating economies.
Stills is proud to be a corporate supporter of The Sparkle Appeal.
Awards | Recognition
Welsh Design Awards 2011 - Best Interior
Project featured in MIX magazine
Project featured on BBC Wales - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-15245716
