Design
Matters Gilling Dod are all about delivering quality Architectural design on all our projects regardless of size and budget. Good design is not a luxury item. It is the biggest tool we have in delivering for our clients, service users and stakeholders and we will always bring innovation and aspiration to all our commissions. We do not have a house style and all our schemes relate to their context and setting. We begin each project with a conversation. An appreciation of the who, the how and the why. Through real co-production and collaboration a shared vision is established ensuring we create places not just spaces. Gilling Dod’s architecture prioritises wellbeing and recovery by crafting inviting, open spaces that instil a sense of place and identity, alongside hope and recovery. Utilising natural materials, calming hues, and bespoke artwork, environments promote emotional balance, support and comfort. A mixture of quiet and communal spaces serves to strike a balance between seeking solitude and embracing social opportunities. Therapeutic spaces, exercise, creativity and activities of daily living, foster healing and encourage interaction. Plentiful natural light achieved through large windows and rooflights enhances mood, balancing an individual’s circadian rhythms. Key examples of successful Mental Healthcare architecture are Red Kite View where the building massing meanders through the wooded site, Combe Valley Hospital where large windows flood the building with natural light, and Aspen Wood which embodies LD friendly design in its configuration and arrangement.
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