The dental prophylaxis practice in Berlin‘s west centre is an extension to the T7 dental practice designed by BATEK ARCHITEKTEN located in the same building. As with the first practice, the concept follows the client‘s brief and creates an interior design that is reminiscent of a art gallery. The bright, minimalist space serves as a functional environment not only for the medical activities of daily operations, but also as a stage for the client‘s selected individual pieces, which lend the practice a personal touch. With this conversion, the Berlin architectural office, known for its functional, stringently thought-out and forward-looking spatial concepts, once again demonstrates its good sense of colour and materials.

A floor-to-ceiling cube clad in green acrylic glass creates a similar accent to the completely yellow reception area in the previous design. It is at the centre of the practice, around which the various functional rooms are arranged. Special attention is placed on the partition wall made of glass fibre reinforced plastic, which separates the reception from the waiting area, as well as the reception counter made of foamed aluminium. Corresponding to the overall design, these elements also appear like works of art in the interior.

The doors to the treatment rooms are made of walnut wood and cathedral glass, which offset the otherwise cool, minimalist materials. The translucent quality of the unique glass conveys a certain openness without compromising the privacy of the patients. They also create a harmonious connection to the combination of new and old furniture in the waiting area.

To break from the cohesive and balanced design, the floor, ceiling, walls and fixtures of the sanitary facilities were completely immersed in pink. The colour shines through the open vestibule into the hallway and sets a fresh accent.

With this dental prophylaxis practice, BATEK ARCHITEKTEN has succeeded in creating a design that not only fulfils functional requirements, but also creates an aesthetic and personal atmosphere. The combination of contemporary design and classic elements as well as the innovative choice of materials make the practice a unique and inspiring place that goes beyond its purely medical purpose.

Design: BATEK ARCHITEKTEN
Design Team: Julia Jensen, Patrick Batek
Lighting: PSLab
Photography: Daniel Schäfer