For our latest lookbook, we’ve rounded up seven dental clinics from The Netherlands to Canada with interiors that were designed to make visiting them a more pleasant experience.
The eight projects below include elements such as warm wood cabinetry, marble floors, potted plants and a bright green office cube that were added in an effort to make patients more comfortable.
From a waiting room outfitted with a fireplace in Montreal to a clinic designed to integrate with its sloping site in Japan, these projects display the possibilities of health and wellbeing design.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring stylish bookshelves, pink sinks and kitchens with a splash of blue.
T7.2, Germany, by Batek Architekten
Located in Berlin, the T7.2 dentistry office was designed to “evoke the atmosphere of an art gallery” according to designer Batek Architekten.
A large green cube sits in the centre of the space and holds space for employees, while the rest of the practice features a palette of light woods and soft neutrals.
Clinique Monkland, Canada, by Atelier Échelle
This dentist’s office in Montreal was created to feel residential and inviting, which is most apparent in its waiting room centred around a white brick fireplace at the centre.
The consultation rooms are also cosier than a typical dentist’s office, outfitted with pale green cabinetry and examination chairs upholstered in warm brown leather.
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Maxillo Tandem, Canada, by Appareil Architecture
Appareil Architecture used minimalist design and a neutral palette to create a “residential aesthetic” for this Montreal dentist practice.
“The clinic adopts a residential aesthetic with durable materials to create an inviting, refined space that centers on well-being,” said the studio.
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Dentistry Coexisting with Nature, Japan, by TSC Architects
Elements such as a long, glazed corridor allow Dentistry Coexisting with Nature to “coexist” with its sloping site in Toyohashi in Japan‘s Aichi prefecture.
“Traditionally, dental clinics have an image of being scary and painful, [but] we dispelled that image, designing the clinic’s architecture as a place where you can experience healing,” TSC Architects said.
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Dentista, The Netherlands, by i29
A khaki-green reception area sits at the centre of Dentista in Amsterdam, contrasted by bright white interiors that run throughout the rest of the office.
It is Dentista’s first office, so i29 created a scheme that could be eventually replicated across multiple locations, focusing on natural wood, greenery and an open-plan layout.
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Paris Dental Studios, France, by JCPCDR Architecture
JCPCDR Architecture was tasked with creating a “warm and welcoming atmosphere” for Paris Dental Studios, a practice located off of a Parisian courtyard.
Part of the challenge was integrating medical requirements such as bright light and specific equipment into its design, according to the studio, which ultimately paired both with warm wood cabinetry and neutral-coloured seating.
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Paste Dental, Canada, by Studio Author
A dark brown, luxurious palette runs throughout Paste Dental in Toronto, which aims to expedite dentist visits with 3D printing and digital technology.
A variety of limestone and marble runs throughout the office, while the consultation rooms are wrapped in dark wood panelling and an aftercare lounge features large, plush leather couches.
Find out more about Paste Dental ›
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring stylish bookshelves, pink sinks and kitchens with a splash of blue.
