In the interior, birch wood predominates, used for interior joinery and glass walls, while the floor is covered with a special woven vinyl of a neutral color with color accents in the places of rest and play.

The acoustic perforated ceiling not only contributes to the acoustic comfort of the space, but with its design it moves to the vertical surfaces of the waiting rooms, where it becomes an interactive board for children’s games.

The surgeries are enriched with built-in wardrobes of different colors made of perforated sheet metal, which become a platform for interaction between doctors and children. In each room, the wardrobes are in a different, attractive color for children. In addition to enabling informal play and monitoring of children’s motor reactions, these cabinets also serve as exhibition spaces for children’s drawings and thank you notes. Thus, every corner of this polyclinic becomes a didactic background, encouraging interaction and personification.

The reception desk, designed as an organic portal of neutral color, together with the polyclinic signage, uses elements of organic forms and tones that run through the entire space. These coloristic leitmotifs are united in the aesthetics of the polyclinic, which is organic, natural, playful and interactive. – emphasizes the architect Andrea Hržić Šesnić.

During the arrangement, every detail was thought of, and many factors were taken into account, which are essential for the arrangement of a healthcare institution like this. Obtaining permits, meeting the laws, medical needs, taking care of the safety of the youngest, and at the same time achieving a pleasant design, ambience and aesthetics from the rough-and-tumble space with which we started at the beginning of last year, the Grand Prix award proved to be the crown of joint work and cooperation between the Salve Polyclinic and Architectural Atelier Hržić. 

The complete investment in the space is far more than the design itself. It is equipped with the most modern ventilation systems, feng shui moments were also taken into account when choosing the colors and layout of the rooms, the lighting and other elements in the space were chosen by well-known Croatian designers, while a young Croatian artist was chosen for the artistic paintings that give the Polyclinic a special touch. .

“The space where patients stay is very important for both patients and employees. It is important that they feel safe, protected, satisfied and relaxed. We thought about how to achieve excellence in every segment, both in medicine and in everything we do that contributes to a better patient experience. We want to be a leader in Croatia when it comes to this kind of organization of healthcare institutions and to give healthcare in Croatia a new dimension. We are extremely glad that it has been recognized internationally,” said the director Marija Bošnjak

This award is the best indicator of what can be achieved when architecture is combined with understanding and love for its users. Architectural Atelier Hržić proved that spaces can be not only functional, but also inspiring, creating places where children can feel safe, happy and playful, even when they visit the doctor.

In everyday life, obesity does not always manifest as an obvious problem. Often we only see a cute, chubby child without any apparent issues. However, behind this exterior, metabolic processes gradually damage organs, laying the groundwork for serious health complications such as high blood pressure, changes in blood fat and sugar levels, and premature aging of joints and blood vessels.

What often goes unnoticed is that these processes become irreversible problems by the age of thirty, highlighting the urgency of addressing obesity. Therefore, obesity can be considered a stealthy disease – emphasized primary care physician Jovančević.

The prevention and treatment of childhood obesity involve several factors, with nutritionists playing a significant role in this process.