Whipps Cross Hospital
Project Brief
Motionspot was appointed as inclusive design consultant for the Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment in London, a major NHS regeneration project transforming a 100-year-old site into a state-of-the-art hospital with green spaces and community facilities.
Our role centered on embedding accessible design principles from the outset, ensuring the masterplan and exterior environment welcome patients, visitors, staff, and residents with diverse physical, cognitive, and sensory needs. We aimed to exceed building regulations and create a healing, inclusive campus that supports mind and body.
Project Scope
Motionspot collaborated with Ryder Architecture to develop a comprehensive inclusive design strategy for the hospital’s masterplan and external environment, with interior guidance to follow in 2021.
Inclusive Design Strategy Development:
- Authored a detailed strategy combining best-practice guidance, evidence-based research, and Motionspot’s expertise to address challenges for all disabled people in hospital settings.
Stakeholder & User Group Engagement:
- Facilitated patient and stakeholder focus groups to capture lived experiences and inform recommendations for accessibility, wayfinding, and sensory comfort.
Inclusive Design Reviews:
- Conducted in-depth reviews of masterplan drawings and visuals, embedding principles for step-free access, intuitive navigation, and calming outdoor spaces.
Insight & Recommendations:
- Provided actionable guidance exceeding minimum standards, covering physical mobility, cognitive clarity, sensory regulation, and equitable community integration.
Project Impact
Motionspot’s strategy positions Whipps Cross as a benchmark for inclusive healthcare design, proving that early, evidence-led engagement can create environments that can help empower all users. By prioritizing diverse needs in the masterplan, the redevelopment sets a new standard for NHS facilities, enhancing patient experience, staff wellbeing, and community connection. This foundational work enables Ryder Architecture to deliver a world-leading hospital that is accessible, welcoming, and future-ready.
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