Shortland Health, Auckland

The project's design philosophy was centred around "Wellness in Design." Klein Architects sought to challenge traditional notions of sterile and impersonal medical centre waiting rooms. They focused on four main design concepts: health, happiness, sustainability, and purpose, all of which were central to their design.

The patient lounge boasts a sophisticated curved island with an aged brass top and stained European birch ply curved around the sides. The lounge is finished with soft, inviting materials and wall planting. This vibe is continued into the corridor where Klein have included archways of richly stained European birch ply with thin strips of custom designed bespoke lighting meant to emulate shards of lights peeking through the forest canopy. 

Jacobsen Decotile Stone Luxury Vinyl Tile was able to provide the durability required for a busy medical facility as well as the strong, solid aesthetic they sought to achieve to contrast some of the softer elements of the delicate interior.