Total Dermatology is a full-service medical, surgical, and cosmetic clinic with a holistic approach to patient wellness.
The practice’s aesthetic spa, Total on 1st, is located on the first floor of the historic Woodward Building in downtown Birmingham. This project completed the renovation of the first floor and moved the dermatology office to the floors above.
Through elevated aesthetics and the alignment of functions, the design increases providers’ efficiency, enhances patient privacy, and creates an upscale, patient-focused experience.
Organic forms, calming colors, images of nature, and custom graphics create a soothing atmosphere for patients and staff. Acoustic panels divide large waiting rooms into smaller areas for a more comfortable experience.
Custom film featuring the practice’s flower logomark obstructs the view from public and staff spaces into patient spaces.
The design utilizes modular wall systems that allow future aesthetic and maintenance modifications that eliminate in-place construction.
Cabinets, cushioned benches with a storage drawer below, and wardrobes offer places for materials and patient belongings to be secure and tucked away.
Integrated TVs feature promotional advertisements and custom, writeable wall graphics provide a place to document important procedural information.
Corridor touchdown spaces have integrated locking cabinets for supplies and machinery and allow for efficient restocking of the exam rooms.
Staff spaces are tucked away from the patient areas and incorporate organic forms in curved furniture, soffits, lighting, and a custom-built conference table.
We worked closely with the client throughout the design process and provided renderings to communicate our ideas and aid in decision making.
The provider and staff offices have a clean, minimal aesthetic.
Using a combination of wood-look paneling and white panels that tie into the existing perimeter wall minimized expense and eliminated the long lead times and long construction times of traditional millwork.
A divider partition between the CEO and CFO offices provides options for privacy and quick collaboration in an otherwise limited space. Integrated whiteboards and a writeable film on the divider partition offer surfaces to brainstorm ideas and strategize.
A first-floor break room provides a space for Total on 1st and Total Dermatology staff to connect and recharge.
Guided by the philosophy that self-care is about health, not just cosmetics, the design of Total Dermatology’s medical office provides an upscale experience that prioritizes patients’ physical and emotional needs.
