13th May 2020 | IN HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS | BY SBID ShareTweetPinterestLinkedIn Project of the Week: SBID Awards Finalists 2019 This week’s instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a unique facility designed to surpass all expectations of a traditional care home. Set in a nature reserve and bringing new standards in comfort and sophistication for later-life in Dorset. The iconic building draws on art déco influences in the surrounding Poole and Sandbanks area, embodying an oasis of calm modern living, and a careful balance of striking design and the delivery of award-winning care. Cafes, cosy sitting rooms and a contemporary bistro flow from the entrance atrium out to living walled courtyards. Opulent chandeliers and carefully considered lighting flood the home, while natural light streams through from private gardens. Refined decorative details and a bold colour palette, combined with gold finishes and ornate wallpapers give a hint of déco glitz. The contrasting aluminium-clad roof pod offers an impressive orangery style bar, flowing into a roof garden with views to the sea. SBID Awards: Healthcare & Wellness Design finalist sponsored by The Stone Federation Practice: Colten Care Project: Bourne View Care Home Location: Dorset, United Kingdom What was the client’s brief? To design an extraordinary home for residential and nursing residents, that provided luxury lifestyle living, in an environment that surpasses all expectations for a care home. What inspired the interior design of the project? The wealth of art deco heritage in the Poole and Sandbanks area inspired the design of this project. Modern nods to the art deco period can be found all round the home. What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project? The biggest challenge with this project was creating an exciting double height central space that would be the hub of the home, but without being overbearing, and also meet the acoustic demands for an older person. Building on a steep sloping hill plot caused many delays and headaches for the architects and construction team. What was your team’s highlight of the project? Whilst creating the entrance and central hub was the toughest challenge, it was also the biggest success, the buzzing environment is a real highlight in the home. The lighting design in this space was a particular success. Why did you enter the SBID Awards? The SBID Awards are the most respected awards within the industry, and to be recognised by the awards is a huge accolade for the designers and the company. Questions answered by Georgina Colwell, head of design, Colten Care. We hope you feel inspired by this week’s Healthcare design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire If you missed last week’s Project of the Week featuring a palatial villa with 18th century rococo style decadence, click here to see more. SBID Awards 2019 | Healthcare & Wellness Design finalist sponsored by The Stone Federation