Tranquil Recovery – Melbourne Shoulder and Upper Limb by Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design

In a deliberate step away from a sterile white and steel palette, Melanie Beynon Architecture & Design has designed a warm and tranquil space reminiscent of a contemporary bathhouse for the operating practice of an orthopaedic surgeon and a team of physiotherapists at Melbourne Shoulder and Upper Limb, in Hawthorn East.

To maximise the clinic’s functionality and flow for a balanced model of care, the architects stripped the interior back to its long and tapered shell and constructed dedicated spaces for initial consultation, treatment, post-operation and rehabilitation. Throughout and between these rooms, gentle indirect lighting, a muted palette of neutrals and tactile materials such as cork and timber are all important in relaxing the senses to facilitate rest and recovery.