Training Centre

The task:
To transform a hall at the Specialized Hospital for Active Treatment of Childhood Diseases “Prof. Ivan Mitev” in Sofia into a training centre for families with children with diabetes.

Our approach:
We were working with a space on the top floor— not very high, but bright and with a wonderful view. The main function of the hall was to be a place where, in an informal and almost home-like atmosphere, parents of children living with diabetes could meet and talk, and where training sessions and meetings with psychologists could be held. At the same time, we needed to preserve the possibility for lectures, student exams, screenings, and similar events.
That is why we focused on flexibility. We enlarged the windows and designed shelving/bench seating along the walls. We created storage space for tables and chairs, concealed behind a curtain that can be drawn back when needed to expand the room. We chose pastel tones and wood to create a sense of calm and warmth—qualities so uncharacteristic of hospitals. We also decided to introduce color on the ceiling, to emphasize horizontality and visually connect the interior with the exterior space.

The result:
A space where children with diabetes and their families can communicate with specialists in a pleasant, relaxed, and non-stressful environment.