Lakeshore Dental II

Situated on the ground floor of a condominium tower along the vibrant urban shores of Lake Ontario, this light-filled dental clinic spans two stories and represents the second collaboration between Bortolotto and Lakeshore Dental. We prioritized the use of natural materials to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for both new and returning patients and capitalized on colourful accents and natural light to infuse the space with energy and brightness. 

Spanning over 2,100 sf across two floors, the clinic includes a reception area, a consult room, a sterilization room, and four operatories on the first level, and an office, staff room, and two additional rooms for medical procedures on the second level. Accommodating the necessary plumbing requirements for the installation of operatories, sinks, and equipment required careful consideration and meticulous planning to navigate the underground parking garage during construction. 

The clinic’s central design feature is a new staircase that consists of wood, steel stringers, glass handrails, and stainless-steel detailing — materials that are woven throughout the rest of the space. Linking the first and second floors, the staircase is a vehicle for literal and metaphorical connection — a way to circulate in the space, an opportunity for human interactions, and a way to maintain sightlines and openness between the two levels. Double-height glazing brings in abundant natural light, casting illumination across the airy space and natural finishes. The workspaces are clean and bright, with touches of colour and wood to add vitality and tactility. 

Our design prioritized the wellness of the Lakeshore Dental team and their patients by maintaining a balance between programmatic and functional requirements and aesthetics, staff and visitor comfort, and views to the outdoors.