For Pearl Dental, an innovative New York-based dental practice and laboratory, we designed a contemporary space in the historic Woolworth Building, focusing on synthesizing wellness and state-of-the-art dental technology.
The open entry features a curved reception and lounge against warm wood and felt accents. Acoustic wood paneling incorporates a wardrobe, water fountain and indirect lighting. The design ensures a smooth transition to individual treatment rooms through an indirectly lit passageway, facilitating comfortable private consultations.
Technical elements integrate into suspended colorful units, harmonizing with natural materials, textures, and soft indirect lighting. Beyond a grass cloth paneled wall are offices, a sterilization room, personnel space, and equipment areas featuring 3D printing and x-ray machines. Each treatment room features floating wall units in wood and aqua matte lacquer finish, connected through blue glass strips, allowing sunlight to permeate all spaces simultaneously.
We believe dentistry's future lies not only in innovation but also in a relaxed environment and experience of receiving care.
Bio Founded in 1994 by Professor Winka Dubbeldam, Archi-Tectonics NYC, LLC is a research-design studio with offices in New York City, Amsterdam, and Hangzhou. Professor Winka Dubbeldam is also the Chair of the Department of Architecture at the Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania. Dubbeldam and Justin Korhammer, partner since 2016, lead a multi-national team of architects, engineers and consultants across scales and types. The studio's design is rooted in systems thinking, exploring interrelations between cities, buildings, and environments for innovative, optimized projects
Other prizes 2023 CTBUH Award of Excellence in the Urban Habitat Category Architizer 2023 A+ Award in the Architecture +Innovation Category AIANY Design Awards 2022 Luban Award NYCxDesign Awards 2021 Rethinking the Future Awards 2021 The Plan Award 2019
