Greenwich Reach Health Centre

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Client

Medical Centre Developments (for Bexley & Greenwich Primary Care Trust)

Project

Greenwich Reach Health Centre  (now The Wallace Health Centre)

Value

£1.2 / €1.4m

Rate valid as of 18.04.12

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Requirement:  

Our client wanted a single, purpose built centre to house a variety of healthcare services, including a four doctor GP surgery, community health clinic, dental practice and personnel training centre.  The required accommodation presented a challenge on this confined urban site.

Our solution:
  • Located within the Millennium Quay development, a major residential regeneration scheme of over 600 new homes, this site presented an opportunity for a landmark building as a gateway into Greenwich town centre and a focus for the new and existing community.
  • Arranged over three floors, the layout is designed to engender good staff and patient relationships.
  • The curves of the building evoke the history of the area and its links with sailing ships.
  • The materials chosen of brick, render and glass create lightness and a sense of welcome to visitors and staff.
  • The full height glazing at the front of the building affords spectacular views across the river to Canary Wharf.
  • A mature green olive tree at the entrance provides a symbol of healthy living.