Xmas has come early! We’re thrilled to announce that our art and information design for St Thomas’ Hospital Adult’s Emergency Department – in collaboration with artist Vahram Muratyan – has won at the German Design Awards 2020.

 In collaboration with ADP Architects our work has our work has been recognised widely for its bold approach to integrating together information, art, and design to tackle the emotional and functional challenges of Emergency department design.

“The bold design across the public and private areas has made a phenomenal difference to people‘s experience of A&E […] I am sure the artwork is responsible for the reduced violence and aggression we are seeing.”

- Dr Simon Eccles, Chief Clinical Information Officer for Health and Care

This award adds further recognition to the value of strategically-minded creative approaches to Art in Healthcare.

See our case study on the project here.

Also – see our lecture on the project here, where we share insights on our engagement process with artists, patients and staff.

This artwork has been supported by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, which helps create a world-class environment for patients, staff and visitors at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more at www.supportgstt.org.uk.