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The Florence Institute Located on Mill Street in Toxteth,Liverpool, this historic but

neglected building stands as a

memorial of the work of Sir

Bernard Hall a former Mayer of

Liverpool and local business man.

He originally built it in memory ofhis daughter who tragically died at

a young age. It was designed as a

place of recreation and soon

became an institute for boys. It

served the young working and

unemployed in the area.Mill Street

Toxteth

Liverpool

L8 8DX

United Kingdom

My design will be influencedby the concept of free flowing

ribbon design and unravelling

spirals. These effects will

enable the space to flow

without any limits.

As the spiral opens it will embrace

and appreciate the space,

however the spirals can close in to

create privacy and enclosure

which is required for a GP practice.

This concept will create a sense of calm and tranquillity

which is needed for the space.

Conceptual Ideas

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Ground Floor

The ground floor has purposely been designed

as an open plan space that incorporates

bringing the outside nature in to the building to

create a sense of wellness and appreciation of

our environment.

The layouts of the floors are clear and functional.

With the core being the entrance/ground floor,

routes are easy and logical with the GP and staff

rooms kept to one side. I aimed to keep my design

as open plan as possible but as a key requirement

to a Health Centre, it was important to maintain

comfortable and private spaces.

A caf is located on the ground floor that

opens outside to enable an inviting welcoming

open space.

Circular seating in the waiting area will create

a sense of community among the patients.


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First Floor

A welcoming and comfortable atmosphere has been creatively

designed to provide healthcare with a difference and a refuge for

the local community to ease stress and enhance positive health.

The first floor contains three

mini operational rooms, a

seating/meeting area and a

storage room for GP/Nurses

equipment. The use of an

overhanging balcony across

the ground floor enhances the

open plan space and adds to

the relaxed atmosphere.

The Walnut flooring is accompanied

by calming colours such as apple

green that compliments the

surrounding nature pictures.


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PortfolioExploded 3D Floor

A welcoming and comfortable atmosphere has been

creatively designed to provide healthcare with a difference

and a refuge for the local community to ease stress and

enhance positive health.


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Exterior Views

This unique curvy exterior contradicts all the

characteristics that a typical medical centre has.

Its modern appearance creates interest and

encourages viewers to look beyond.

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