Final design is a real team effort

The architects for the project are Dundee and Perth-based firm RDA Architects, who won the contract in the face of stiff competition from around the country.

The firm was chosen to lead the project in December and since then has been working on several potential layouts for the new children’s hospital.

Kirk Stewart, director at RDA Architects, is playing a key role in the design project and said he was very pleased with the progress made to date.

“I really appreciate all the energy of the project team and clinical staff who have had to make some very tough decisions leading to the preferred design solution,” he said.

“The team’s efforts are ensuring that we are well on the way to creating an exceptional child-friendly environment within a first-class modern clinical theatre suite.

“RDA Architects are now looking forward to focusing on the detail and helping to make the difference.”

The practice is also this year celebrating its 70th year in the business, and has previously done work in City Quay and the Kingsway West Retail Park.

RDA worked with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff, consultants and ward staff, throughout the design process, taking into account all of their opinions.