Harmonic flows

The veterinary center is housed on the ground floor of an Athenian apartment building constructed in 1973. The project aim was to update the architectural design of the animal care facilities, seeking a fresh, contemporary, and extroverted identity.

 

Layout configuration

Starting from an empty 78m2 floor plan, the proposal was shaped around the predetermined workflow of the two veterinarians. The reception area serves as the central focal point of the layout, functioning as the most “public” segment of the composition. The design also addresses the various needs of animal isolation and care by providing two examination rooms, a radiology room, a surgery room, an area for animal housing, a kitchen, and a visitor’s wc.

 

Design philosophy

The design accentuates the facade of the veterinary centre, establishing a strong presence along the street and defining its character through a thoughtful interplay of materials and textures. The facade is animated by a metal structure that opens the space to the street and lets in abundant natural light. Grey tiles, warm wooden surfaces, bright white walls and metallic inox details create a distinct identity through the contrast of cool and warm elements.

 

Reception area design

The reception area is framed by a large opening that accentuates the interior, inviting in the passing pedestrians. Upon entering the space, the visitor encounters a monolithic reception desk that features the practice’s logo. Dark tiles are used to clad both the desk as well as the floor of the space.

 

Hybrid Spaces

The reception area is separated from the adjoining private spaces through a display wall, which occasionally features animal care products. The two examination rooms are designed as both independent and interconnected spaces. The placement of the examination bed at the centre of their layout becomes the focal point of the space, while the complementary functions have been oriented towards the blind boundary of the ground floor. Adjacent to the examination spaces is the surgery room, painted in white and grey colours that coexist harmoniously.

Finally, at the rear of the veterinary clinic, a temporary animal accommodation is created, and connected through a linear path to both the main entrance and the back yard. Along that path, animal cages of various sizes form a playful elevation.