Designed by Appareil Architecture, the Maxillo Tandem maxillofacial surgery center is truly innovative in its welcoming and soothing atmosphere. The clinic adopts a residential aesthetic with durable materials to create an inviting, refined space that centers on well-being.

Upon entering the space, you are welcomed by the reception area. The desk, clad in a series of fine, vertical ceramic tiles, is part of a central structure that extends into the clinic's private areas, including the consultation and operating rooms. Curved at the corners, this long, rectangular structure is the heart of the project. This central structure naturally delineates the space, creating an efficient traffic flow that allows people to move easily in both directions. The operating rooms have been placed away from the waiting room, ensuring privacy for the patients.

At the other end of the clinic, opposite the reception area, are the employee spaces. A warm, communal kitchen, bathed in afternoon light, allows employees to take a well-deserved break. A long concrete island envelopes a central concrete column, repeating its spherical shape at both ends. This island runs alongside a wood-paneled wall and the kitchen counter.

To help alleviate the stress of the surgery experience for both patients and employees, the design focuses on both comfort and customization. The reception area adopts a residential atmosphere, with its integrated, upholstered seating, complete with lots of cushions, long delicate linen curtains, and lush green plants. Wood, textured glass, and cream ceramics, the main materials selected for the project, all lend a reassuring character to the space.

In addition to a soft, peaceful color palette, these natural materials contribute to the soothing, comforting ambiance. The fluted glass doors ensure privacy while adding refinement. The off-white ceramic tiles in the central structure create a continuous and reassuring atmosphere throughout the reception area and corridors.

The wooden door frames and wall paneling brings warmth and presence to the corridor and the various entrances. Large windows let ample natural light into the clinic, following the path of the sun throughout the day.

Appareil Architecture faced a dual challenge in building the clinic, as Maxillo Tandem is part of an ecological real estate project. Not only did the team have to design a clinic within functional medical operating standards, but they also needed to ensure that the energy system integrated properly within the energy efficiency standards of the new ecological district.

Faced with these complex technical challenges, the architects succeeded in composing a functional space that is at once elegant and soothing. More than just a clinic, it is a place that centers both the patient’s experience and the employee’s quality of life.