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A Space to Evoke Hope

Location

Apeksha Hospital

Project type

Healthcare Interior

Photographer

Harendra Amarakoon

Designing for Healing | Building for Hope
We embarked on a mission to create a state-of-the-art Pediatric Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit—a space where architecture meets healing, and design fosters hope. This specialized unit, the largest in Sri Lanka and the only one within a government hospital, is dedicated to providing life-saving treatments to young patients in need. Designed with the latest medical advancements and a child-friendly, calming environment, the unit ensures both physical and emotional comfort for patients, families, and the dedicated medical staff.

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon Hand Wash Area

The interior design prioritizes warmth and reassurance, featuring a carefully curated playful yet soothing color palette, transforming the space into a place of healing rather than a clinical ward. Creating a sterile, medically optimized environment was paramount. we collaborated with Eng. Sameera Chinthaka Herath, a leading expert who played a crucial role in designing the unit’s specialized ventilation system. His expertise ensured that patients, whose immune systems are severely compromised during treatment, would have a safe, sterile environment.

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon Hallway and Reception Area

This unit is more than an architectural achievement, it is a testament to the power of collaboration and the impact of thoughtful design in transforming healthcare.

What started as a concept to convert an old hospital auditorium into a BMT unit evolved into something far greater. With the decision to integrate it into the new Pediatric Ward’s third floor, the project expanded to house not just treatment spaces but also lodging for medical staff, consultation areas, and a conference space: empowering oncologists at Apeksha Hospital to share knowledge and elevate cancer care in Sri Lanka. This project would not have been possible without the support of the public and generous philanthropists to make this noble vision a reality.

Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon Reception Area
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon - Patient Room
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon - Conference Room
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of Apeksha Hospital Sri Lanka - Healthcare Interior by Architect Harendra Amarakoon - Conference Room

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