The project involves the comprehensive interior design of a contemporary dental polyclinic that goes beyond the conventional concept of a healthcare facility, bringing together healthcare, education, and well-being within a unified environment.
The clinic is organized across multiple levels, with each area designed around its specific function. The main clinical spaces include dental treatment rooms, offices, meeting rooms, and a comfortable waiting area, all conceived to provide functionality, privacy, and comfort for both patients and staff. A separate floor is dedicated to children, featuring interactive and educational activities that introduce them to proper oral hygiene through a more engaging, playful, and experiential approach.
Another level accommodates laboratory facilities for analyses, as well as seminar and teaching spaces, reinforcing the educational and scientific character of the polyclinic. The program is complemented by a dedicated recreation and wellness area, incorporating activities such as yoga and billiards, offering employees and collaborators a space to relax, recharge, and interact beyond the clinical environment.
The interior design approach aims to move away from the strict and often impersonal character associated with conventional medical environments. A palette of natural and earthy tones, extensive use of wood, soft textures, carefully integrated lighting, and subtle color contrasts creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every design choice has been made to evoke a sense of calm, comfort, and trust, shaping a space where dental care is seamlessly connected with education, human experience, and well-being.
Project Details
Name: Dental Clinic
Architecture Office: Onus Architecture Studio
Lead Architect: Margarita Kyanidou
Design Team: Christina Ntalli, Chrysanthi Pappaioannou, Georgina Lampropoulou
Location: Athens, Greece