How Does Clinic Design Differ Between Kızılay, Çukurambar and Mahall Ankara?
Why does clinic design differ by district?
The building and surroundings a clinic is located in directly affect patient expectations; a polyclinic inside an office plaza and one inside a shopping mall must build a different welcoming experience even if they offer the same service.
Clinic design in Ankara is therefore shaped not only by square meters, but also by the identity of the building.
How did the clinic project differ across the three districts?
The table below compares three projects in the same category.
| Project | District | m² | Year | Building type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bd Dent | Kızılay | 300 | 2024 | Standalone building |
| Dentality | Mahall Ankara | 204 | 2023 | Shopping mall |
| Adsp Diş Polikliniği | Çukurambar | 170 | 2022 | Office plaza |
How does the building type change the design decision?
In a clinic inside a mall, the entrance works like a storefront and brand identity comes first; in a polyclinic inside an office plaza, a simple language in line with neighboring offices is preferred. In a standalone building, the facade and entrance carry the clinic's own identity entirely, with no need to match a neighboring brand.
The building type also affects the licensing process; in a standalone building some infrastructure items are built from scratch, while inside a plaza or mall the existing infrastructure can be used. We covered the decision criteria between a plaza, a mall and a standalone building in more detail in a separate article.
Which district suits which clinic better?
There is no single right answer; an office plaza tends to suit a patient profile dense with business-center visitors, a mall suits a family-medicine-focused clinic, and a standalone building usually offers more suitable ground for a large clinic that wants to build its own brand.
Regardless of building type, patient privacy and wayfinding should be planned with the same care in every clinic.
Umut GÜRLER is an interior architect and a graduate of Çankaya University Interior Architecture; he has worked since 2009 (more than 17 years) on villa, apartment, office and clinic interiors in Ankara, and his office is in Cepa Ofis Kule. All three examples in this article come from projects he has completed.
Frequently asked questions about clinic design by district
Why is clinic design different inside a mall?
The entrance works like a storefront and brand identity comes first, which suits a family-medicine-focused patient profile.
How is a polyclinic inside an office plaza designed?
A simple language in line with neighboring offices is preferred, suiting a patient profile dense with business-center visitors.
What changes in clinic design inside a standalone building?
The facade and entrance carry the clinic's own identity entirely, with no need to match a neighboring brand.
Does building type affect the licensing process?
Yes, in a standalone building some infrastructure items are built from scratch, while a plaza or mall allows using existing infrastructure.
Which district is best for every clinic?
There is no single right answer; the choice depends on the patient profile and the clinic's brand goal.
