Atkins has been appointed to provide full architectural and lead consultant services for the redevelopment and expansion of a neonatal unit at Birmingham Women’s Hospital.

The unit will accommodate 50 cots with intensive care, high dependency and special care levels and include an outpatient and day clinic area and seminar suite.

Atkins’ design aims to maximise the operational work area around each cot and free up wall space for glazed screens that will assist observation and enhance natural light. Plans were developed in close partnership with the hospital Trust’s user group and medical staff. The importance of infection control throughout the unit is reinforced through the use of sensor taps, materials and components with antibacterial properties, non-dirt trap detailing and clear signage designs. The design has been developed to achieve a BREEAM health rating of excellent.

• Architecture
• Building design

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