Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
Completed in Autumn 2019, Noah’s Ark is the first children’s hospice building in North and Central London. Known locally as ‘The Ark’, it aims to provide support and a great quality of life to residents and their families. Built on a large nature reserve it strives to be a home-from-home for children who are seriously unwell, giving them the time and space to be children and not just patients.
Learn how Safehinge Primera installed 75 integral finger guards (Alumax) reducing the risk of children’s fingers becoming trapped.
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Company: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
Project type: New Build
Architects: Squire & Partners
Partner: Door View
Products supplied:
The Challenge
The London NHS Trusts wanted to create a friendly design without compromising on safety. The sleek, welcoming design of the hospice and large open ‘play’ environments complement each other in a way that encourages children to be adventurous and spend quality time with their loved ones. They were looking for finger guards that would support this environment by maintaining a high level of safety without being intrusive.
The Solution
Working with partner Door View, we provided 75 Integral Finger Guards which perfectly aligned with the vision for Noah’s Ark.
Our finger guards use a consistent 2mm hinge-reveal gap that reduces the risk of little fingers becoming trapped, essential for children and their families in Noah’s Ark.
Designed to be robust, our finger guards are built to last and withstand wear and tear unlike other alternatives. By choosing our aluminium integral finger guards, The Ark was able to save up to £1000 over the lifetime of each door.
Impact
Comfortable environment with savings built in…
By choosing Safehinge Primera’s Alumax Integral Finger Guards, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice achieved several outomes:
Improved Safety: The risk of finger injuries was effectively mitigated, ensuring a safer environment for children, their families and staff.
Design Harmony: Alumax’s discreet design ensured that a “home-from-home” environment was maintained.
Long-term Cost Efficiency: With a longer lifespan than plastic alternatives, Alumax’s durability reduces long-term maintenance costs.
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