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Unique Properties

Located within the Clock Tower in Beverly Hills, this Aesthetic Surgery Clinic redefines healthcare as an experience of calm prestige. Sculpted micro cement forms, plaster fins, and layered lighting create a sanctuary of refinement. Balancing strength and softness, the design elevates wellness through serenity, material harmony, and emotional care.

Dimensions & Packaging

With a 2,000-sq ft floor area, the project scope includes non-structural interior partitions with 100 mm stud walls and gypsum board, integrated lighting, plumbing, and electrical systems. Custom 600 mm D × 900 mm H base cabinetry complements high end finishes. The layout adheres to ISO standards for circulation, accessibility, and ergonomic patient-care flow.

Tags

plastic surgery clinic, aesthetic wellness design, Beverly Hills interior design, microcement finishes, sculptural reception desk, plaster fins wall, luxury medical office, serene architecture, wellness environment

Production Technology

The design was realized through precise coordination between digital modeling and handcrafted finishes. Smooth microcement surfaces, plaster fins, and bronze-painted millwork were custom fabricated to achieve seamless continuity. Layered lighting was integrated within architectural details, merging technical precision with artisanal craft to shape a serene, sculptural interior.

Design Challenge

The main challenge was redefining a surgical clinic into a space of serenity while meeting strict medical codes. Balancing sterile functionality with emotional warmth required material innovation and precise detailing. Limited space and technical constraints on lighting integration demanded creative coordination between design intent, fabrication methods, and healthcare regulations.

Research

This qualitative design research aimed to humanize clinical spaces through sensory calm. Using site observation, client interviews, and spatial behavior studies, the team analyzed stress triggers in medical environments. Digital modeling and lighting simulations informed design decisions. Results showed that material warmth, curved forms, and soft lighting improved comfort, trust, and emotional wellbeing in patient experience.

Inspiration

The design was inspired by the sculptural purity of calm spaces and the emotional need for serenity in medical environments. Drawing from wellness design and hospitality research, it seeks to dissolve clinical anxiety through texture, light, and form. Each curve, finish, and glow embodies balance, privacy, and the artistry of transformation.

Project Duration

The project was initiated in February 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, beginning with conceptual development and client coordination. Design and detailing progressed through March 2025, followed by construction and final finishing. The project reached completion in April 2025, delivering a refined and serene healthcare interior.

Operation Flow

Patients enter through a softly lit reception where curved forms and warm textures ease tension. The flow moves intuitively from waiting to consultation, guided by light and material transitions. Each space is designed to calm, ensuring privacy and comfort. The environment itself becomes part of the healing process, shaping trust and serenity.

Image Credits

Photography by Christopher Nolasco Courtesy to Maria Park Interior Design