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In this case study, we take a detailed look at the role of Axis Entrance Systems in the development of the stunning new Surgical Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
PROJECT:
The new build Surgical Centre is not only to be used for operations and endoscopies but also replaces the old critical care unit. It comprises six endoscopy rooms, patient recovery and clinical support areas, eight operating theatres and 22 critical care beds for level two and three critical care patients.
The brief for Axis Entrance Systems, from the project’s architects BDP (Building Design Partnership) and main contractor Kier was to manufacture, supply and install 24 door sets and multiple fixed glazed screens – with all door sets specified from Axis’ own multi-award-winning Flo-motion® range of low-friction manual sliding doors.
CHALLENGES:
With the project brilliantly run by BDP and Kier Construction and having worked with both companies before, the challenges Axis had were minimal and restricted to the variety of clear-opening widths required, which ranged from 1550mm up to 1895mm.
SOLUTION:
As the innovators and manufacturers of Flo-Motion® doors, developed specifically for healthcare settings and first installed at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in 2015, Axis’ experience and technical ability to adapt hybrid versions of each door type ensured all aspects of our brief could be fulfilled.
Overall, Axis manufactured, supplied and installed these door sets:
- 2 x Flo-Motion® E32 (single door, sliding over a wall) with a clear opening width of 1895mm
- 5 x Flo-Motion® F12 (single door, sliding over a glazed screen) with a clear opening of 1550mm
- 8 x Flo-Motion® F11 (single door, sliding over a glazed screen) with a clear opening width of 1550mm
- 1 x Flo-Motion® F11 (single door, sliding over a glazed screen) with a clear opening width of 1745mm
- 5 x Flo-Motion® F01 (single door, sliding over a glazed screen and a wall) with a clear opening width of 1550mm
- 3 x Flo-Motion® F01 (single door, sliding over a glazed screen and a wall) with a clear opening width of 1745mm
FORCE TESTING:
Once installed, all door sets were force tested three times and certificates produced with the mean average reading for the 24 doors being 10.74N. Notably, the heaviest doors, which were the E32 type with 1895mm clear opening widths were tested at 8.3N and 11.8N.
OUTCOME:
The Axis Flo-Motion® door sets and glazed panels provide many significant benefits for patients, staff and visitors to the new Surgical Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital, including:
- Large sliding doors that are easy to open and close for users of all strengths and abilities
- Excellent light transfer that also maximises the feeling of spaciousness
- An attractive, efficient & effective environment for staff, patients & visitors
TALKING ABOUT AXIS:
Paul Ingram, Senior Project Manager at Kier:
“Throughout design and installation, Axis were very professional, pro-active, and excellent communicators – a pleasure to work with!
“Their installation was of a very high standard and completed within our agreed timescale.
“We happily recommend Axis and will use them again on our future projects.”
EXPLORE MORE AXIS HEALTHCARE PROJECTS:
View more Axis case studies of highly successful new build and refurbishment projects in the healthcare sector, here: https://axisentrances.com/case-studies/
CONTACT AXIS ENTRANCE SYSTEMS:
T: 01604 212 500
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