When designing for the healthcare sector, we focus on creating environments that promote operational efficiency while supporting patient, staff, and visitor well-being. We design spaces that are practical yet uplifting, incorporating natural light, flexible layouts, and state-of-the-art technology to foster healing and support healthcare professionals in their important work. Tailoring our work to meet the specific needs of each facility is essential to ensure that our designs offer a positive contribution to all users.
We believe that thoughtful healthcare design means strategic layouts, clear journeys, comforting aesthetics, technology incorporation, and, above all else, putting patient well-being at the very centre of all decisions. The importance of ensuring these environments are created with the perfect balance of practicality is our main focus, resulting in spaces that reinforce a sense of safety and trust for all users.
The benefits of working with a healthcare architect
By choosing architects who specialise in healthcare facilities, you benefit from their vast expertise, learned from years of applied experience. Our architects respect all healthcare facilities, from hospitals to care homes, ensuring each one is treated with the same amount of care and compassion. Working alongside our professionals means gaining a healthcare space designed to create a truly positive impact on staff, patients, visitors, and the surrounding community.
Specialist healthcare architects will prioritise patient comfort, safety, and experience above all else. With thoughtful human-centred design, you can help to reduce stress and anxiety, a crucial consideration for healthcare buildings.
Our architects will ensure spaces are easy to navigate, creating clear and efficient journey routes. By paying close attention to strategic layouts, an architect can contribute greatly towards an overall positive experience for everyone who passes through the building. This ease of use also supports the elimination of bottlenecks and unnecessary movement, which not only contributes to happier and more productive staff but also faster response times, reduced risk of infection spread, and a more aesthetically pleasing and calming environment.
Successful healthcare architects won’t overlook sustainability. We are committed to crafting designs that reduce environmental impact, delivering spaces built for the future. By incorporating what we know of appropriate materials and techniques, we create low-energy-consuming environments with reduced carbon footprints, for a healthier planet, healthier future generations, and a healthier bottom line for your running costs.
We firmly believe that the spaces in which we treat the sick and vulnerable must be designed to the highest standards. Ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of everyone using these buildings, from patients to staff members, is our top priority, found in the very heart of every design decision we make.
Our clients trust us with their healthcare projects because of our thoughtful and human-centred approach. We leave nothing overlooked, making certain that operational needs are met through efficient layouts and spatial strategy, while addressing personal needs by carefully considering how dignity, privacy, and comfort can be achieved.
From care home to hospital architecture, we use our over forty years of experience to deliver detailed projects designed with intention. Wincer Kievenaar offers consistent results, alongside transparent and genuine support throughout the journey.
We continue to produce balanced spaces designed to meet and exceed the needs of users, all while utilising the most sustainable routes. We carefully consider the community and environment in which the healthcare facilities will sit, ensuring spaces that give back in look, feel, and purpose.
Collaborate on your healthcare architecture project with us and discover how working alongside experienced professionals can elevate the journey.
AWARDS
Year
Award
Project
2024
LABC East Anglia - Best Individual New Home
Woodfield, Sproughton
2022
RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award
House in Suffolk
2020
RIBA Suffolk - Design Award
Newmarket Academy Library Extension
2019
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
Goldsmiths Mansion
2018
RICS - Highly Commended Design
Monkey Lodge
2017
RIBA Suffolk - Design Award
Monkey Lodge
2017
RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award
Monkey Lodge
2016
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
House in Suffolk
2015
Suffolk Coastal Quality of Place - Winner of Non Residential class Design Award
Maritime House
2015
The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
Park Road
2015
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
Frogs Hall
2014
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
Landex Office
2013
RIBA Suffolk - Design Award
Preston Manor House
2013
RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award
Preston Manor House
2012
Suffolk Coastal Quality of Place - Highly Commended Design
Levington House
2012
RIBA Suffolk - Design Commendation
2012
RIBA Suffolk - Design Award
Sealey Marketing Suite
2012
RIBA Suffolk - Craftsmanship Award
2012
The Ipswich Society - Commendation
Northfields
2011
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
2011
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
2011
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
Suffolk Yacht Harbour Chandlery
2010
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
Broomheath Cottage
2010
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
Kirton Housing
2010
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2009
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
Broomheath Cottage
2008
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2008
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
Latimer House
2008
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
House in Bentley
2008
RIBA East - Spirit of Ingenuity
St Josephs College Prep School
2008
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
St Josephs College Prep School
2007
The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
2007
The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
St Josephs College Prep School
2007
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
2006
The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
2006
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Design Award
Old Buckenham Hall School, New Class block and Science Facility
2005
RIBA East - Spirit of Ingenuity
Lavenham Village Hall
2005
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2004
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2002
The Ipswich Society - High Commendation
2002
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2001
The Bury St Edmunds Society - Architectural Award
2000
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
2000
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1998
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1995
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1993
Suffolk Association of Architects (SAA) - Craftsmanship Award
1992
Civic Trust - Commendation for a Contribution to the Quality and Appearance of the Environment
1990
Civic Trust
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
“Wincer Kievenaar project managed our build from start to finish. They helped us to navigate our first project and were extremely professional. We particularly appreciated their eye for detail and their straightforward approach. Thank you!”
Simon Blackmore
FEATURED HEALTHCARE PROJECTS
Our healthcare design work speaks of comfort, sensitivity, and efficiency. Explore what we’ve achieved and find inspiration for your own project.
When you’re ready to take the next step, our experienced healthcare architects are here to help. Based in Hadleigh, Suffolk, we work on projects across the East of England.