{"id":54730,"date":"2026-02-19T06:51:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isku.com\/?page_id=54730"},"modified":"2026-02-19T09:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T09:17:18","slug":"hus-oak-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isku.com\/en\/hus-oak-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"HUS Oak Hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1993307677\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1346\" src=\"https:\/\/isku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Isku-HUS-Tammisairaala-17-scaled.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-838007604\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-838007604 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-838007604 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-1993307677 {\n  padding-top: 450px;\n}\n#banner-1993307677 .banner-bg img {\n  object-position: 4% 49%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-951402670\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-951402670 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<h1><strong>Functional solutions arise from open collaboration<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Oak Hospital, part of HUS (Helsinki University Hospital), brings together specialized eye care under one roof. In this large and technically demanding project, the integration of spaces, medical equipment, and furniture needed to function seamlessly together to support nursing work, patient safety, and smooth daily operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"880\">\u201cWhen designing a hospital, furniture cannot be considered separately from the functions. Each solution must support how doctors, nurses, and patients work together in the space,\u201d says Sari Ranta, Special Planning Officer at HUS Corporate Administration.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"banner-grid-wrapper\">\n  <div id=\"banner-grid-430381652\" class=\"banner-grid row row-grid row-small\" data-packery-options=\"\">\n                      \n<div class=\"col grid-col large-6 grid-col-1\" ><div class=\"col-inner\">\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-1325018393\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2215\" height=\"1439\" src=\"https:\/\/isku.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Isku-HUS-Tammisairaala-3.jpg\" class=\"bg attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>                                    \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>               <div 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<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<h4 data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"934\"><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"934\">A complex project requiring precise coordination<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1290\">Oak Hospital includes a variety of spaces, such as examination rooms, surgery and monitoring areas, pediatric units, and staff work and break areas. The reception areas, in particular, turned out to be challenging from an interior design perspective. Although the rooms appeared similar in plans, their equipment and medical devices varied significantly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1542\">The interior design was led by ISKU Spaces\u2019 Ulla-Maija Innanen and Petra Ahonen. Due to the large scale of the project, the design work was carried out by two designers, which allowed for efficient layout development and accelerated project progress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1814\">\u201cActive involvement from the user representatives was crucial. They know how much space the equipment occupies and how patients and staff interact in the rooms. Our job, along with the designers, was to fit the furniture around this overall environment,\u201d explains Ranta.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1885\"><strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1885\">Furniture selections support patient safety and smooth operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2145\">In a hospital environment, furniture choices are primarily based on functionality. Patient chairs emphasize sturdy armrests, good ergonomics, and sufficient load-bearing capacity. The materials had to be easy to clean, fire-safe, and resistant to heavy wear.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2332\">\u201cAesthetics are important, but in a hospital, the decisive factors are usability and safety. 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The design considered both the visual appearance of the spaces and practical maintenance, hygiene, and durability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"3050\">\u201cWe started with the building&#8217;s interior color concept. We wanted the furniture to complement the overall design and create a calm and peaceful atmosphere without making the environment too clinical. Very light shades were avoided, especially in the high-traffic lobby areas where dirt and wear are easily visible,\u201d explains ISKU Interior Designer Ulla-Maija Innanen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3373\">Material choices were guided by hygiene and durability requirements. We selected fire-safe, antimicrobial, and wear-resistant materials, and in the lobby areas, we also used fabrics that are impermeable to liquids. At the same time, it was important for us that the spaces felt human and safe for both patients and staff.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3433\"><strong data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3433\">Frequent communication kept the project moving forward<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3772\">During the several months of design work, weekly meetings were held to review spaces, fine-tune solutions, and agree on the next steps. The same core team stayed involved throughout the project, providing continuity and clarity in progress. Changes and refinements were addressed in a timely manner, ensuring the project stayed on track.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3964\">\u201cWhen the team stays together and meets regularly, there\u2019s no need to start over every time. 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Challenges were addressed promptly, and solutions were sought together. Long-term collaboration and familiar working practices helped ensure smooth operations. When the parties know each other\u2019s ways of working, the focus can be on solutions rather than reiterating basics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4550\">\u201cOpen communication is perhaps the most important single factor. When things are discussed honestly, backup plans can be made, ensuring greater security throughout the process,\u201d Ranta says.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4659\">From a designer\u2019s perspective, the significance of prior collaboration was also highlighted in the project.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4661\" data-end=\"4853\">\u201cShared working practices and clear responsibilities sped up decision-making and reduced misunderstandings. 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