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The Beaconsfield East Ward supports and cares for patients with dementia.
For this refurbishment, we approached Angela A’Court, whose work often takes inspiration from everyday life.
"Lovely new premises. Airy, light; feels more like a home, less like a hospital ward”
Entry in Visitor Log Book
Our brief was to create artworks that depict familiar objects likely to have played a role in a patient’s daily routine. These items were chosen for each painting to help trigger memories of the patient’s past.
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Activating these memories fosters a sense of comfort among patients, and helps to facilitate conversation.
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The artworks were positioned through the department according to their specific colour palette, helping patients with wayfinding.
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Project Information
Date
2013
Sector
Healthcare
Service
Older Person's Care Unit
Client
Hillingdon Uxbridge Hospitals NHS
Architect
GBS Architects
Artists
Angela A'Court
Team
Awards
BBH Awards
2014
Winner
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Award for Best Internal Environment
