Two modular buildings are being developed at Kingston Hospital to provide a better environment for outpatient services.

Following the closure of the three-storey Roehampton building, modular specialist, Wernick Buildings, was contracted to provide a new, more-modern environment for the gynaecology, audiology, and ear, nose, and throat departments.

And it was decided that two separate modular buildings would offer the most-timely and cost-effective solution to accommodate all three services.

The gynaecology clinic – known as Willow Building – was recently completed.

The two-storey BREEAM-rated block offers several HTN/HBN-compliant amenities including consultation areas, procedure and recovery rooms, staff offices, changing facilities, and accessible toilets.

And the reception and waiting area feature an open floor plan, creating a spacious welcome area for patients.

The building is comprised of 30 modules and showcases sleek cladding, PV panels, and a state-of-the-art plant room on the second storey.    

Wernick worked closely with ADP Architecture during the design process and nurses, doctors, and other staff were also consulted in the planning process.

The hospital’s clinical director, Meena Shankar, said: “The building was ready to use very quickly and is very modern and comfortable,

“We were excited about being involved with the design team from the beginning to get exactly what we wanted.”

The clinic features a modern interior with a cool green colour pallet. The interior was designed to help provide a calming environment for patients who may be undergoing difficult procedures, with the layout boasting a convenient one-way traffic system to support improved infection control measures.

Wernick was also able to provide two temporary modular office buildings to house other displaced departments immediately following the closure of Roehampton Wing.

The building modules were constructed offsite, which allowed for minimal disruption and noise pollution to the surrounding area.

A second clinic – Aspen Building, which will house the audiology and ENT departments was completed earlier this year.