Healthcare Design

At ONE, we redefine healthcare spaces through innovative architectural solutions, catering specifically to the unique needs of the healthcare industry.

Awarded “Architectural Practice of the year” by Healthcare Estates (IHEEM) and having completed more than £600m of health design projects in the last decade alone, our healthcare architects and wider design team merges creativity with functionality, delivering cutting-edge designs that prioritise patient well-being and operational efficiency.

We work on projects of all sizes across the entire healthcare estate: from multi-million-pound healthcare projects such as the £33m Birmingham Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry – the RICS Award winner for Design through Innovation – right through to minor refurbishments.

Specialised Healthcare Architect Services

We work tirelessly to fulfil the vision of our clients and always put the needs of the patients, visitors, staff and other users at the heart of the design process. We are highly experienced in effective project management, delivering in live sites and minimising disruption – vital in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Our approach includes:

• Patient-Centric Design: Our healthcare architects prioritise patient comfort, safety, and accessibility in every design aspect, creating spaces that promote healing and well-being.
• Optimised Workflow: We craft layouts that streamline workflow for healthcare professionals, enhancing operational efficiency without compromising patient care.
• Adherence to Regulations: ONE ensures all designs comply with healthcare regulations and standards, guaranteeing a seamless integration of functionality and compliance.

With ONE you can always count on innovative and creative designs incorporating the latest design thinking in healthcare, future proofing the design to meet the required service delivery provisions today and in the future.

Our Expertise

Our team works across the entire healthcare estate which includes:

• Hospital Design: From full scale masterplans and state-of-the-art acute hospitals to specialised medical centres and primary care centres, our healthcare architects and design team excel in creating adaptable and functional spaces that meet the diverse needs of healthcare facilities.
• Medical Office Buildings: ONE designs modern and functional medical office spaces that foster a welcoming environment for both patients and staff, optimising efficiency without sacrificing aesthetics.
• Specialised Care Facilities: We specialise in designing spaces for specialised care, including: rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, care homes/extra care, hospice care, dementia care and mental health institutions, tailored to specific patient needs.
• Other facilities supporting the medical sector: this includes a wide variety of projects such as: a Sterile Services Department (SSD) – a state-of-the-art facility critical for operations and a flagship education facility for the discipline, car parks and key worker/student accommodation to name a few.

Health architecture and ONE’s multi-disciplinary team

Architecture and health are strongly linked and creative healthcare interior design provides a calming and welcoming atmosphere while enabling wayfinding. Our multi-disciplinary team is experienced in a wide variety of projects working with specialist equipment e.g. MRI and Radiology and our inhouse engineering team (mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering) provide efficient, sustainable and compliant solutions with the needs of the patients and end users being paramount.

Our inhouse healthcare landscape architects maximise the natural and green environment for well-being purposes while promoting biodiversity, for example, through utilising principles of the healing landscape, wandering loops in outdoor spaces or memory gardens for dementia patients.

You may require healthcare architects or all/some of our services. With ONE we have a flexible approach without the need for multiple appointment documents saving you time, resources and money.

Why Choose ONE?

At ONE you benefit from a highly collaborative and innovative approach from all inhouse disciplines to design sustainable healthcare facilities that truly promote well-being:

• Innovative Solutions: Our healthcare architects and wider team utilise the latest technology and design trends to deliver innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.
• Collaborative Approach: We engage closely with clients throughout the design process, ensuring their vision aligns seamlessly with our expertise. We define a robust brief and involve stakeholders to our health design thinking ensuring an evidence-based design for healthcare.
• Sustainability Focus: ONE integrates sustainable practices into healthcare architecture across all disciplines, creating eco-friendly spaces that contribute to a healthier environment and helping clients on their journey to Net Zero.

We are proud to have won many healthcare awards including: Architectural Practice of the Year at Healthcare Estates, Integration and collaborative working and the Peoples choice Award at Constructing Excellence SouthWest and IStructE Midlands awards for Healthcare Structures  to name a few.

Contact us today

Ready to create your healthcare space? Contact ONE today to discuss how our healthcare architects and wider design team can elevate your healthcare environment.

While you may be looking for healthcare architecture firms initially, contact us today and we can discuss all of your requirements. We work across the UK and overseas, and so distance is never a barrier. Contact us today about your project, we would love to hear from you.