Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
While a focus on patient care continues to be of the utmost importance, staff experience and well-being are crucial to the success of a healthcare system. Referred to as the ‘Garden Hospital’ for its pastoral setting and 17 courtyards, the Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary’s design centers on its staff as well as its patients to provide an uplifting, therapeutic and person-centered environment.
In order to achieve the Board’s vision to deliver high quality care, and to provide an uplifting workplace to help attract and retain staff, NBBJ collaborated extensively with clinicians, patients, planners and local community and wider local NHS representatives. Taking inspiration from its rural setting with natural materials, and optimizing views and natural daylight, the resulting design supports all occupants and users of the hospital.
Features
The main entrance atrium is a civic space filled with light, with a clear and welcoming reception.
Project Details
Client Name
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Square Meters
65,032 SM
Program
344 beds, day case and inpatient surgical suites, integrated emergency care center, ambulatory care center, specialist oncology, maternity and pediatric facilities
Services
Architecture, interior design, master planning, medical planning
Phase
Completed
Sustainability
BREEAM Very Good
Client Name
NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Square Meters
65,032 SM
Program
344 beds, day case and inpatient surgical suites, integrated emergency care center, ambulatory care center, specialist oncology, maternity and pediatric facilities
Services
Architecture, interior design, master planning, medical planning
Phase
Completed
Sustainability
BREEAM Very Good
AIA UK, Excellence in Design Awards, Shortlist
AJ Architecture Awards, Health and Wellbeing Project of the Year, Highly Commended
Building Better Healthcare Award UK, Highly Commended
Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards, shortlist
MIPIM Awards, Best Healthcare Development, finalist
RIAS / RIBA Awards, Shortlist, Healthcare
SBID Awards, Shortlist, Healthcare Interiors
WAN Awards, Shortlist, Healthcare Building
AIA UK, Excellence in Design Awards, Shortlist
AJ Architecture Awards, Health and Wellbeing Project of the Year, Highly Commended
Building Better Healthcare Award UK, Highly Commended
Healthcare Estates IHEEM Awards, shortlist
MIPIM Awards, Best Healthcare Development, finalist
RIAS / RIBA Awards, Shortlist, Healthcare
SBID Awards, Shortlist, Healthcare Interiors
WAN Awards, Shortlist, Healthcare Building
BBC News, “Dumfries and Galloway Infirmary vies for top property award”
BBC News, “New Dumfries hospital opens its doors”
Building Better Healthcare, “New Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary opens”
Healthcare Design & Management, “Garden hospital opening marks NHS milestone”
The Galloway Gazette, “More of new hospital building revealed”
BBC News, “Dumfries and Galloway Infirmary vies for top property award”
BBC News, “New Dumfries hospital opens its doors”
Building Better Healthcare, “New Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary opens”
Healthcare Design & Management, “Garden hospital opening marks NHS milestone”
The Galloway Gazette, “More of new hospital building revealed”