Welcoming Atmosphere
Designing a surgical practice means striking a balance between functionality and beauty.
Following a feasibility assessment, Weidemann Architektur was tasked with designing a plastic and aesthetic surgery practice in Pöseldorf. The brief was clear: create a bright, welcoming, and memorable space where patients feel genuinely comfortable. Yet the architects faced competing demands. The design had to be visually compelling and put patients at ease—reducing procedure-related anxiety—while simultaneously meeting stringent functional, hygiene, and fire safety codes required for surgical operations.
Harmony became the design's guiding principle, woven through every spatial decision, material selection, color palette, and custom furnishing across both the practice and surgical areas. The existing space's restricted ceiling height demanded precision; the architects turned this constraint into an opportunity. Precisely integrated LED elements in the ceiling became the design's focal point—visually linking the two zones, supporting daily workflows, and fostering an inviting ambiance. The carefully curated color scheme, seamless flooring, premium sanitary fixtures, and bespoke cabinetry all reinforce this unified aesthetic. Equally important, every material and element serves the practice's exacting demands: resistant to disinfectants, built to last, functionally optimized, and tailored to streamline daily operations.
This harmony extends to the reception and consultation areas, which are intuitively connected—patients navigate with ease, and the practice's workflow is immediately clear. The architects employed angled walls and curved elements to infuse spaces with visual dynamism, strategically positioned areas for function, and eliminated wasted or undefined corners. The result is a flowing spatial design where aesthetics and functionality work seamlessly together.
Photography:
Andrea Flak
www.andreaflak.de
(Published in CUBE Hamburg 04|25)
