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Nij Smellinghe Hospital is a leading regional hospital in Drachten, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to people in the north-east of the Netherlands. The hospital is known for its modern facilities, patient-focused approach, and emphasis on a warm, welcoming environment.
Greenery for a warm welcome
The project was executed on the first floor of the Women & Child Outpatient Clinic. The striking vertical garden offers visitors to the department a warm welcome while naturally marking the pathway towards the waiting area.
From design to delivery
The living wall was carefully integrated into the interior layout to give the space a fresh, natural, and inviting appearance. Its vertical design makes optimal use of the available space, adding a soothing and ambient atmosphere to the department.
The result
The vertical garden creates an inviting and harmonious environment. Visitors enjoy a pleasant reception and clear wayfinding, while the green wall enhances the professional and prestigious appearance of the department and the hospital as a whole.
Research by Ambius and the University of Technology Sydney shows that, under controlled conditions, plants interact with volatile organic compounds such as petrol fumes.
In collaboration with the University of Groningen, Ambius discovered that workplace plants contribute to higher satisfaction, improved concentration, and positive support during daily task execution.
Research by Wageningen Environmental Research indicates that plants enhance the workplace experience, increase relative humidity, and support overall working comfort.
We make targeted choices in materials, production, and transport to gradually reduce the environmental impact of our operations.
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