Worth the wait – Design challenge for a dental clinic , Indien

 

UNI competitions - UNIEGIS NETWORK Private Limited, New Delhi

 

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that consists of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of minor or major oral disorders.

 

Teeth pain is as old as we are, even if treatment, equipment and place of it may have varied drastically. Though the fear of a dentist‘s chair has always remained, convenience, safety and functionality have transformed dental spaces. They have evolved from a craftsman drill to proper dedicated machines and clinics for it.  

 

Oral health is widely regarded as one of the most important parts of our overall health. it can be mentally disastrous even if a tooth undergoes pain. Dental anxiety, or dental fear, affects approximately 36% of the population, with a further 12% suffering from extreme dental fear.

 

Moreover, oral health issues due to the quality of food have risen in all age groups.

 

Thus, a dental clinic is the most critical and vital healthcare typology as it can and will determine solutions to our treatment efficacy.

 

The typology of a clinic has changed since ancient times, in comparison, dental studies have reached an advanced level and clinics are more approachable. 

 

The most important part of a clinic is the atmosphere, machinery, and furniture in it. They differentiate the design typology of a clinic from any other healthcare service. It can be a standard procedure to design for these elements, but due to the increasing population and their oral issues, a dental clinic is a must in every region. Although as a result of the existing spatial constraints clinics are generally designed in minimal spaces.

 

Can we through creative thinking add something more to our usual dentistries?

 

What will a dental clinic look like in a tight spatial context? 

 

 

The aim is to manage spaces for the primary functions, staff, machines, and equipment that are used daily.

 

Minimum eligible age for participation is 18 years.

There is no restriction to the degree or design disciplines to participate in the challenge.

Participation in the competition can happen in a team as well as an individual.

There is no restriction to the number of members who can participate in a team.

The challenge is open worldwide for anyone to participate.

 

28 February 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Regular registration ends

01 March 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Submission ends

16 March 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Shortlisted entries announced

22 March 2022, 4:00 PM GMT+01:00 – Jury evaluation starts

15 April 2022, 5:00 PM GMT+02:00 – Jury evaluation ends

16 April 2022, 5:00 PM GMT+02:00 – Public voting ends

28 April 2022, 5:00 PM GMT+02:00 – Result announcement