O.P.I. Centre – Dental practice -

Darmstadt, Germany

Project: O.P.I. Zentrum, Darmstadt

Architects: why the friday, Darmstadt

Distributed by: LICHTBOX GmbH, Worms

Photo: Lars Gruber


 

Clear & calming lines

 

Light. Colour. Health.

 


 

"The existing O.P.I. dental practice in Darmstadt - a centre for dentistry and surgery - was refurbished and redesigned in several construction phases. In order to keep the practice running at all times, the space was remodelled in sections in close consultation with the practice team.

 

A new reception welcomes patients directly in the entrance area. The central atrium opposite has been converted into a waiting area with a new glass roof and provides daylight in all areas thanks to all-round glazing. In addition to the refurbishment of existing treatment rooms, new rooms were created, the X-ray room was moved to another location and a larger sterilisation room was created. The back office, meeting room and kitchen were redesigned to improve the workflow of the practice team. There are additional waiting areas for patients, new sanitary facilities and a dental care room.

 

The colour concept with sage green, matching grey tones and light wood surfaces in ash gives the O.P.I. its new overall look. Rounded walls and furniture, together with long lines of light, lead through the large open areas and constantly open up new views into the different areas of the practice. "

 

- why the friday, Darmstadt -

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Lighting at the reception desk

- The right light for both sides -

The linear pendant luminaire PALADIO LENS 35 with square mini lenses arranged in sections and groups not only impresses with its low glare values (UGR<19), which are ideal for computer workstations. The illuminance for computer workstations (500 lx) has also been tested.

 

The lumen output of the selected PALADIO LENS 35 makes it possible to illuminate two workstations simultaneously with just one pendant luminaire. For open-plan offices, there is also the option of choosing a longer version of the linear luminaire.

 

Cabinets running along the wall are illuminated by the light cones of the discreet round recessed downlights.

Straight lines meet flexibility. Thanks to the wide range of variations in the PALADIO linear luminaire series from SATTLER, it is possible to create a uniform look while still allowing for individuality.

 

The PALADIO TRACK power rail version was used in the waiting areas. On the indirect side, the pendant luminaire illuminates the ceiling via uniform diffusers, creating a friendly, bright atmosphere. 

On the direct side, different lighting elements can be used and quickly exchanged. Currently, the movable cylindrical EVOLUTION SPOTs are in use together with straight reflectors.

Pleasantly timelessly modern.


 

Products Used

GIOCO

DIRECT

1,730 mm

GIOCO

DIRECT

1,085 mm

PALADIO TRACK 35

DIRECT | SINGLE LUMINAIRE

3,930 mm

PALADIO TRACK 35

DIRECT | SINGLE LUMINAIRE

2,250 mm

EVOLUTION SPOT

S

110 mm

BE 2

round

118

PALADIO LENS 35

DIRECT / INDIRECT | SINGLE LUMINAIRE

3,930 mm

PALADIO LENS 35

DIRECT / INDIRECT | SINGLE LUMINAIRE

2,810 mm

PALADIO PRISM 35

DIRECT / INDIRECT | SINGLE LUMINAIRE

2,810 mm

Author: Lydia Lange