The Brook: A Sensory-Informed Approach to Product and Finish Selection

Synopsis

This session explores how sensory-informed principles influenced product and finish selection throughout The Brook at Langdon Hospital. Using real project examples, the presentation will demonstrate how thoughtful consideration of light, colour, materials, acoustics and detailing helped create a calmer, more therapeutic environment whilst balancing safety, durability and clinical requirements.

The session will reflect on the importance of collaboration, early decision-making and challenging default specifications to create spaces that feel less institutional and more supportive for service users, staff and families. Practical examples will show how small design decisions can have a significant impact on how environments feel and function in practice.