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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth

By Martin Donlin 2009 - 2010

Martin Donlin

Dimensions
350 square metres

Over 50 various sized glass pieces bolted to the hospital walls in waiting areas and corridors. 12mm toughened glass cut, drilled and polished. Ceramic silkscreen enamel. Shapes and forms inspired by beach pebbles then decorated with images from the seabed are used to lead the visitors to the new hospital from waiting areas to wards throughout the building.

Martin Donlin

Martin Donlin

Martin Donlin

Martin Donlin

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