Hospital Courtyard Seating

A collection of outside bench seating designed specifically for a space of quiet reflection within the hospital. Situated within the centre atrium of the Barbara Castle Way Healthcare Centre in Blackburn. The oak timber surfaces feature letters hand carved depicting connotations to the local area. The messages portray popular activities within local surrounding in order to engage with the visitor.

A larger centralised 'Letter Bench' features words from an actual letter sent by a patient who stayed at the hospital, aimed to reassure visitors of the experience they may have. The stamp designed by artists Emily Campbell and Lucy Hall ties with artwork featured in the interior spaces, helping to create an identity for the building.

Outside hospital oak bench hand carved; picture 1 of 5

Hand carved letters into the oak timber, depict places of interest within the local area

Outside hospital courtyard seating made from timber and stainless steel; picture 2 of 5

Rolled oak timber top softens the edges, with hand carved descriptions detailing places of interest within the North West

hand carved oak timber bench; picture 3 of 5

Large outside bench made from oak timber; picture 4 of 5

Large postcard bench, located in the outside courtyard

Front veiw of oak timber postcard bench; picture 5 of 5

The hand carved message and postal mark, with acrylic stamp