Biodiversity project case study
Kyle Chemotherapy Unit, NHS Ailsa Hospital
This project, commisioned and funded by HP inc, tasked us with creating a restorative, pollinator friendly garden for a chemotherapy unit in Ayr. It provides patients, visitors and staff with a calming green space that supports wellbeing while carefully managing the heightened sensitivities associated with immunocompromised users.
822herbaceous perennials
77trees and shrubs
20Unpaid Workersbuilding phase only
8hospital staffbuilding phase only
6charity staff and volunteers (TCV)building phase only
520m²area enhanced
Design response
Designed around heightened sensitivities.
The design provides a welcoming connection to nature while carefully considering immunocompromised users, allergies, infection control, accessibility and sensory sensitivities.
A restorative setting
Space to pause, relax and find calm.
Quiet seating, sheltered areas and clear, accessible routes create a safe and restorative environment where patients, visitors and staff can pause, relax and find moments of comfort and calm.
