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Level of Award:
AwardRegion:
South EastLocal Authority Area:
Brighton & HoveOwner:
Children’s Ark Partnerships Ltd
Entrant:
Building Design PartnershipArchitect:
Building Design PartnershipDeveloper:
Children's Ark Partnerships LtdLandscape Designer:
Building Design PartnershipServices Engineer:
Building Design PartnershipStructural Engineer:
Building Design PartnershipContractor:
Kajima Construction Europe (UK) LtdQuantity Surveyor:
Gardiner & Theobald M.S.Primary Use Class:
D1a Medical/health serviceThis scheme successfully meets the challenge of integrating the proposed paediatric hospital within an already congested medical site. The site was restrictive, which led to the construction of the striking ark like building on the steep hill. With its horizontal alignment, curved white walls and busy window proportions, the scheme fits harmoniously with its surroundings. Very sympathetic to children, the building includes top floor play decks which open out into the fresh air. Maximum use has been made of natural daylight, with a proliferation of windows, some of which are located at children’s height levels. Through careful design, the scheme has placed a window in all inhabited rooms, including operating theatres, making the hospital a pleasant and airy working environment. The scheme has made an important civic contribution to Brighton’s skyline.
