Gradus, an interior solutions contractor, has installed a complete wall protection package at the Evelina London Children’s Day Treatment Centre, to create a fun and hygienic atmosphere for children who are undergoing treatment.
The centre, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has been built to provide more life-changing care to children and young people who do not need to stay overnight.
The project, delivered by construction company Morgan Sindall, saw Gradus collaborate with Art in Site – a London-based studio of artists and designers - and ADP Architecture, to utilise wall cladding to create a healing and engaging environment for the hospital’s young patients to thrive in.
Artwork has a significant role to play in creating a healing environment and this is a perfect example of that
The space-themed designs were printed onto Gradus SureProtect Artworx cladding for an easy-to-maintain finish. The SureProtect range is specifically designed for use in areas where high levels of cleanliness are crucial.
The smooth surface makes SureProtect Artworx easy to wipe clean while creating an impermeable barrier to moisture. It also provides an ideal alternative to ceramic tiles as there is no grouting, which can often harbour bacteria.
Alongside SureProtect, Gradus also supplied Stainless Steel Corner Guards throughout the Day Centre. Designed for use in areas likely to receive the most impact from pedestrians and wheeled traffic, Gradus’ Stainless Steel Corner Guards are hygienic, corrosion-resistant and incredibly durable.
There was a real spirit of adventure and wanting to achieve the best for the client and that gave us confidence when we were planning the project
Wall Protection National Sales Manager and Gradus lead on the project, Mitch Dean, said: “It was great to work so closely with the Client, Design and Construction team on this project to develop a solution for the Evelina London Children’s Day Treatment Centre. With their expertise in healing artwork and our experience in wall protection, we were able to provide the hospital with an excellent solution that they were delighted with.”
Arts Director at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Liz O’Sullivan, said: “We’re delighted with the products that Gradus supplied and installed – especially the bespoke wall cladding, which perfectly combines a stunning design with a hygienic, simple solution. Artwork has a significant role to play in creating a healing environment and this is a perfect example of that.”
Director of Art in Site, Louisa Williams, said: “It was so refreshing to work collaboratively with Mitch Dean and his team at Gradus. There was a real spirit of adventure and wanting to achieve the best for the client and that gave us confidence when we were planning the project. Our production methodology of printing combined with ‘cnc marquetry’ was sophisticated and ambitious, but the Gradus team never let us down with their supply lines and the colours were super to work with.”
