ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Sustainability was a key part of the brief, with the university wanting the internal space to be fully reconfigurable in the future.
incorporation of environmentally conscious finishes was very important. As well as using a blue green roof and solar panels, the interior finishes also contributed to the creation of an environmentally conscious space.”
Supporting Stride Treglown was Kenton Simons, Interior Designer, tasked with delivering the initial concept design, as he explained:“ When approaching any project, I first work to find a narrative and a solid basis to then build the design around. Given the building’ s function as a chiropractic clinic, my focus was on flow and movement. Biophilia was another design pillar, reflecting chiropractic care being a holistic medicine that seeks to treat the whole body and not just the origin of pain. I chose to select a combination of natural, muted tones and colours, helping to create a sense of calm. It was important to me that walls and floor surfaces sat back in the overarching scheme, to be present but not overpowering.
“ Sustainability was a key part of the brief, with the university wanting the internal space to be fully reconfigurable in the future. In many ways, this flexibility is as just important from a sustainability standpoint as the sourcing of materials, ensuring that the interior can be adapted as the building’ s needs
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