At first glance, the location seemed unconventional: a family-owned printing plant was to house the new practice spaces for oral, maxillofacial and facial surgery MKG(08) by Dr. Dr. Igelbrink in Dormagen. Göke Praxiskonzepte from Düsseldorf, who handled both planning and design as well as construction supervision, combined the loft-like spaces of the former industrial building with a timeless aesthetic that creates a welcoming atmosphere.

For three generations, the printing plant on Marktstraße in Dormagen remained in the hands of the Igelbrink family. As a child, Dr. Dr. Sebastian Igelbrink even experienced the printing operations firsthand. Beyond inheriting a passion for precise craftsmanship, he also inherited his father's dedication to medicine—leading him early on to pursue a vision of specializing in plastic surgery and combining both disciplines to perfection. Against this backdrop, the idea of converting the former printing plant into the practice location felt natural. Moreover, the two-part, well-lit building proved ideal for clearly separating different functional zones and structuring the practice operations with spatial precision. One section of the building houses administration and staff areas, including a separate employee entrance. The other contains three treatment rooms, two operating suites, a recovery room, an ITN general anesthesia suite, and additional support spaces. The central reception with waiting area—featuring a coat check and patient restroom—serves as the connecting element between both functional zones. In total, the single-story practice encompasses a usable area of 287 m². Upon entering through the patient entrance, visitors are greeted by a bright, friendly, and welcoming interior—an impression not typically associated with medical treatment. The focal point is the reception desk crafted from mirrored glass elements: its curved line is echoed by the LED ceiling lighting that radiates radially throughout the practice. The black-framed glass loft doors and similarly dark-toned furnishings create an appealing contrast against the white, clean walls and the vinyl flooring laid in a classic herringbone pattern throughout. High-quality classical and contemporary design elements engage in dialogue with one another, creating the perfect stage for cutting-edge medicine and timeless aesthetics.

www.goeke-praxiskonzepte.de

Photography:

Jan Kaiser
www.jankaiser.eu

(Published in CUBE Düsseldorf 03|24)