To make the design flexible we are working with a 3m grid structure. The grid is build of cubes (modules) with fixed dimentions (6x6m). There are 3 different types of module in the grid; transparent, semi- transparent and solid. The transparent modules represent open spaces (without four walls) and direct contact with the outside. The semi-transparent modules stand for rooms with visible contact with nature and sunlight. The solid modules stand for  core functions, vertical connection etc.

BB Stockholm is a maternity clinic at Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm.

Their philosophy is to focus, and welcome the new family by providing support, guidance and encouragement in parenting. They are engaged in health care during pregnancy, childbirth and also have gynecological outpatients.

There are two wards at the clinic, maternity (floor level 9) and postnatal care department (floor level 4).

These two departments were renovated in 2001 and have the same appearance; warm, inviting, professional yet relaxed feeling. The clinic not only stands out from the rest of the Danderyd hospital’s character, but also from all of the maternity wards/departments that we have visited so far.

Walls have a soft green tone and together with the “wooden” floor, nature motived art and the subtle niches in the corridor, make the relaxes the visitor at once.

The patient rooms have two characters; the “birthing room” and the “family room”. The “birthing rooms” have activating symbols, bright colors, furniture and items that communicate strength, hope and courage. The “family room” has a more layed back character with softer light and furniture for rest.

All rooms are single patient rooms of generous size, private WC and shower. The family rooms are designed in a way so that a family of four can stay in the room overnight.

Gudrun Abascal, a midwife and author of the book “att föda” has created the design together will 3DO architects.

For more information visit the website; http://www.bbstockholm.se/

http://www.3doarkitekter.se/projekt/vård/bb-stockholm-plan-4-3105733