THE WAY THROUGH

Client: Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd. and NHS Lothian
Funded by: NHS Lothian Charity’s Tonic Arts Programme
Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

The Way Through addresses wayfinding, a key challenge in healthcare environments, and a specific cause of stress and anxiety for patients, families and carers. Providing effective wayfinding is, as with all healthcare, a multi-disciplinary challenge involving the NHS, architects, wayfinding signage designers and artists. Art provides several important aspects of wayfinding including building on the building colour scheme adding pattern and texture at key points, commissioning unique landmarks, and connecting the building with its wider context.

The Spine Wall

Peter Marigold's design for The Spine Wall at NHS Lothian features three-dimensional skin textures taken from one representative the hospital services.

Wall Graphics

A series of wall graphics for over 200 locations in the new hospital building, designed by artists (led by Alison Unsworth) working with patients and staff of NHS Lothian.

Atrium Vestibules

Designers Kevan Shaw Lighting Design (KSLD) and artist Claire Hope worked to create the atrium lighting installation at the two entrances of the new building.

Sanctuary Stained Glass

Emma Butler-Cole Aiken was commissioned to lead the design of the stained-glass which appears outside the new Bereavement Suite.

Old to New

A series of portals by Kate Ive placed at key points within hospital corridor spaces.