Care Centre for the Developmentally Disabled "Konsti"

Year

2019

Client

Northern Ostrobothnia Hospital District, Oulu

SCALE

4200 m²

WHAT wE DID

Principal design, Architectural design,
Interior design, Lighting design

At the Centre of Excellence for demanding specialist services, people of all ages with severe learning disorders and developmental disabilities are studied, evaluated and rehabilitated.

The reception facilities and some of the staff areas were placed on the first floor in order to minimise the building’s footprint and preserve as many of the old trees in the yard as possible. Staff can move smoothly between the floors via the internal staircase in the multimodal working area in the centre of the building.

The design aimed for a homely feel. The spaces, colours and environment guide people’s behaviour and contribute to rehabilitation. The use of the building places requirements on the premises in terms of unobstructed access and excellent durability.