Dentacare -
the bridge to the patient

It is the patients that decide on the factor of well-being in the surgery. A room that radiates luminosity, lightness and sympathy ensures a feeling of trust and security from the first moment onwards. They promote the will to be healed and reduce fear. They ensure that people have the feeling they are not »just« patients.

CREDO: convincing architecture

Even dental surgeries need some treatment, especially if they are being visited by more and more patients who expect optimum care and an atmosphere of trust. As DentaCare decided to take the step in the direction of a future-orientated design, a completely new approach was sought because former adaptations and conversions no longer met the requirements. The design parameters were laid down in the very first talks that took place with the ad2architects Andrea Dämon and Andreas Doser: reorientation, signposting system and the first impression.

furniture as a guide

In the last instance the primary aim was to design the reception area in such a sympathetic and interesting manner that the DentaCare patients would experience it in a completely new way. The credo of the ad2architects was the ideal match: »Architecture must be convincing, it must speak for itself, it must awake curiosity in observers and users and it must function correctly.« Perfect functionality that would facilitate professional work was definitely the declared goal. The ensuing vision of the architects was summed up by Andrea Dämon: »The crux of the matter was to create an extensive perspective in a small space and largess.« A clear signposting function was also required in order to improve patient orientation. The cabinet and wall coverings were to be designed as signposting elements for the patients.»The details were decisive in this project, because many ambitious functions were demanded of the final solution.« »But we see every commission that we take on as a real challenge, with the focus on optimum solutions«, continued Andreas Doser and pointed out the high level of commitment shown by all those involved in this project. And this was indeed a must, because once the three-month planning phase was competed the whole project including all construction work had to be done and dusted within just three weeks.