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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust – ICU and general ward

External three-quarter view of the two-storey hospital building at Airedale. The external classing is white with blue and grey stripes and there are windows at regular intervals on both floors. To the left is the building entrance, with a long, gentle ramp running up to the doors. In the foreground and leading off to the right is a tarmac walkway. The sky is blue and dotted with white clouds.

Project: ICU and general ward facilities
Client: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Keighley

  • Intensive Care Unit.
  • General ward facilities.
  • Unique under-croft basement structure.
  • Fast-track programme and strict budget.
  • Relocation of hospital nursery playground.

The challenge

Prior to commencing our construction project, we conducted thorough site surveys that revealed unfavourable ground conditions in the intended construction area. Additionally, the site exhibited significant changes in elevation. As a result, it was deemed necessary to implement a piled foundation approach for the construction of this facility. This strategy involved incorporating an under-croft basement area within the new structure, taking advantage of the space created by the varying ground levels across the building footprint.

A high dependency bed at Airedale hospital. Behind the bed, the rearmost wall is blue, and there is a bank of medical equipment as well as a digital screen to the right hand side.
A hospital corridor featuring a nurses' station. The walls are white, there is overhead lighting and the station features purple ambient lighting. To the left is a set of double doors, to the right the corridor continues through another set of doors and there is a trolley containing some medical equipment in the foreground.
A corridor outside a ward. Everything is finished in white or very light grey. It is well lit. There are double doors to the left hand side and to the end of the corridor.
A high dependency ward room, featuring a hospital bed and a lot of medical monitoring equipment. To the right, there is a desk and chair with computer equipment on the desk. Next to this is a hand washing station. In the background there is a large window, and the rear wall is a light blue colour.
External three-quarter view of the two-storey hospital building at Airedale. The external classing is white with blue and grey stripes and there are windows at regular intervals on both floors. To the left is the building entrance, with a long, gentle ramp running up to the doors. In the foreground and leading off to the right is a tarmac walkway. The sky is blue and dotted with white clouds.
Our solution

To ensure safety and minimise disturbance to the nearby Hospital Nursery, we undertook several actions. This involved relocating the nursery’s playground to a different area, away from our construction site. Additionally, we implemented protective measures like installing sturdy fencing around our construction zone. These measures effectively segregate our construction activities from the rest of the hospital, reducing the potential for disruptions to both the nursery and other hospital operations during our work.

During the design development process, we collaborated closely with the Trust’s Estates and Capital Teams, as well as the RAAC Project Team and clinicians. Our objective was to efficiently establish a clear brief and accommodation schedule. Once these were agreed upon, our in-house design team created multiple options for the Trust to evaluate. We provided them with comprehensive cost and schedule information for each option, highlighting what could realistically be achieved within the Trust’s predefined budget limit. We implemented a series of Design Development Workshops with the Trusts Project Team, including clinicians and Authorised Persons for Fire and Infection Control to develop the detailed design.

To accommodate the site levels, we created a chamfered module that fits within the excavated area for the basement. This module serves as a housing for certain ICU-related plant equipment and machinery.

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