Program : Dental Polyclinic, ADSP, 450 sqm
Location : Fulya, Istanbul, Turkey
Design : İpek Baycan
Category : Clinic
Year : 2016
Batı Orthodontics Polyclinic occupies a prime location in Istanbul, Fulya, offering stunning views of one of the city's largest green parks and Ihlamur Palace. The main entrance and lobby are designed with an open-plan layout, providing ample space for waiting rooms. Dental clinic rooms are strategically positioned to maximize natural light and capitalize on the scenic views.
The interior layout features two parallel corridors flanking the reception desk, facilitating smooth circulation throughout the space. Placed at the heart of the clinic, the reception desk warmly welcomes patients upon entry. Designers have ingeniously crafted two distinct waiting room experiences: one side boasts a lounge atmosphere, while the other resembles a cozy café setup, ensuring patients feel relaxed and at ease during their visit.
The dental clinic units are strategically situated on the west facade, offering panoramic views of Ihlamur Palace and serving as a prominent display window that enhances the clinic's identity within the building. Wooden panels designed for the facade serve dual purposes as sunscreens and privacy screens, featuring interactive elements that allow users to adjust them as needed. This dynamic transformation of the facade panels enables a variety of aesthetic expressions.
Central to the designers' approach is transforming the typically cold and clinical perception of dental clinics. Warm materials, inviting colors, and comforting textures are integrated throughout the project. Green elements, such as zen gardens, are extensively incorporated into the waiting room, enhancing its user-friendly design.
Wood materials, chosen for their warmth and aesthetic appeal, gracefully transition into more understated materials as patients progress towards the examination rooms. This transition is mirrored in the formation of the lounge area walls, encouraging patients to feel welcomed and at ease as they enter the clinic.
