The European Medical Center (EMC UGMK-Health) is
the largest private medical organization in Ural Region
of Russia, offering various services, including the diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of diseases, for children and
adults in almost all areas of medicine. Only modern
technologies and materials were used in the construction
of the associated clinics in order to meet all European
requirements for healthcare technology. The EMC UGMKHealth
has several units, including the main facility, the
Family Polyclinic, the Children’s Polyclinic, the Tibetan
Medicine Centre, two multi-purpose polyclinics, the
Cognitive Technology Centre, and the newest Perinatal
Centre, which opened in late 2019 in Ekaterinburg. A
high-tech perinatal centre with a cosy atmosphere was
created with a view to turning birth into one of life’s most
beautiful memories. Advanced technology, a fully equipped
intensive care unit and, of course, highly qualified medical
staff also ensure safety and psychological comfort.
The centre, with a total area of 28,000 square metres,
offers a whole range of services for pregnancy planning,
diagnosis and treatment of infertility, assistance in maintaining
a healthy pregnancy and birth activities. In addition,
the Perinatal Centre offers comprehensive postnatal care
for mother and child. Furthermore, the building has four
operating theatres, a department for children’s infectious
diseases, an in-patient department, an emergency
room, a children’s polyclinic, a women’s consultation
room and an in-patient department for adults.
Skilful interplay of colours and furnishing
The clinic was designed by a German architectural
company; the design was then later adapted and
implemented together with the doctors. Rubber floor
coverings from nora systems were chosen and installed
in different colours in corridors, reception areas, the
cafeteria, etc. These colours can be found in all interior
elements, from walls and floors to furniture and decorative
objects. In interior design, the colour scheme
has a decisive influence on harmonious and pleasant
room decoration. Colours often have a strong effect
on people and trigger different emotions. For this reason,
the designers chose to use warm-looking tones,
including beige, yellow, orange and green to create a
comfortable ambiance for mother and child. With over
300 colours in the standard range, nora has it covered
when it comes to colours. And should a different colour
be required that is not offered in the standard range,
individual special colours can be developed for a customer’s
project.
Inlays as a stylish design element
A pleasant shade of beige from the noraplan signa collection was chosen as the basic colour for all areas.
Depending on the area of application, the designers
accentuated the base material with inlays in different
colours from the noraplan signa and noraplan sentica
collections to achieve creative floor elements. In some
areas, for example, there are curved elements that are
reminiscent of petals and thus create an aesthetically
elegant accent. In other areas, playful elements such as
paws and seahorses were used to appeal to children.
With 48 matching colours, special technical features
and a comprehensive range of accessories such as
skirtings or hollow profiles for raised floors, the noraplan
signa product line offers everything for harmonious interior
design from a single source.
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Combining sustainability and comfort
Stylish design and high functionality need not be a
contradiction in terms when designing hospitals. Due
to their extremely dense surface, noraplan signa and
noraplan sentica are robust and durable. Even after
decades of use, rubber flooring shows virtually no sign
of wear and remains at the forefront in terms of life cycle
costs and sustainability: The less often a floor needs to
be replaced, the better its ecological footprint. Thanks
to their permanent elasticity, the rubber floor coverings
also relieve strain on the back and joints – a great
relief for doctors and nursing staff who spend hours on
their feet. The good acoustic properties of nora floors
also contribute to the pleasant atmosphere. The floors
reduce walking noises as well as the sound of rolling
food trolleys, thus ensuring quieter corridors.
The basis for perfect hygiene
The protection against germs also concerns the building
materials with which a hospital is equipped. Due to
the large area that the floor occupies in the rooms, it is
an important element of hygiene measures. Resistance
to disinfectants and other chemicals is also of decisive
importance. Here, too, the rubber floors score points as
they can be desinfected without demaging the surface.
Easy and uncomplicated cleaning
One of the biggest challenges when cleaning floors in
a hospital is that there are usually only short time slots
available. Cleaning must therefore be fast and effective.
This is where noraplan floor coverings are ideal since they
do not require a permanent coating and are easy to
clean. Moreover, no aggressive cleaning detergents
are required. Upkeep is thus extremely low and the
cleaning results are excellent.
Finally, it can be noted that in the EMC UGMK-Health
Ekaterinburg, nora floor coverings contribute in many ways
to a health-promoting environment - for both patients and
employees.
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