Brighton Implant Clinic

Brighton, UK

Client

Brighton Implant Clinic and Advanced Dentistry

Status

Built

Project date

2009

Construction date

2009

Construction area

384 m2

Photography

João Morgado – Architectural Photography

Awards

Best Dental Practice in the UK – 2010 Private Dentistry Awards
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Best New Dental Practice in the UK – 2009 Private Dentistry Awards

Located in Brighton, in the United Kingdom, the project for this clinic involved the rehabilitation of an existing Victorian building composed of a basement and four floors above ground. Having analysed the existing conditions, the choice was made to demolish much of the interiors, exposing the characteristic brickwork structure and allowing for the creation of a contemporary space that coexists with and takes advantage of the building’s original features.

The brief required the development of a clinic dedicated to cutting edge dental medicine, housing a specialized surgery area with full anaesthetic equipment, a dental prostheses laboratory and specialized imaging equipment.

From an aesthetic point of view, the space was developed taking into account the philosophy of modern odontology, transmitting confidence and distancing itself from references commonly associated with clinical environments, while keeping a discrete yet memorable presence.

Twisting metal blades, overlapping the exposed brickwork wall, bring rhythm, character and visual impact to the reception and waiting area, which are located on the ground floor.

The stairway is highlighted by the presence of the existing Victorian construction.

The upper floors contain four surgery rooms, the administrative and staff areas and a patient recovery lounge.

Delivering dental clinic architecture across international borders requires navigating distinct regulatory frameworks while maintaining a consistent design philosophy - from UK building standards to specialist dental equipment specifications.

The Brighton Implant Clinic project involved the rehabilitation of a Victorian building to house a contemporary dental implant practice. Working within the constraints of a heritage structure, the design balances clinical functionality with architectural character, creating specialist dental suites equipped for advanced implantology procedures. The project demonstrates our capacity to deliver healthcare architecture internationally, adapting our evidence-based design approach to the specific requirements of the UK healthcare environment.

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