Dr. Azadi Pharmacy
- Project: Dr. Azadi Pharmacy
- Principle Architects: Mina Saadatfard, Ali Arzaghi
- Design Team: Parham Ostovar, Sadaf Khojandi
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- Client: Dr Samar Azadi
- Year: 1402
- Area: 200 sqm
- Location: Shiraz, Shahed Blvd
- status: Completed
- Photo: Arash Akhtaran
The design issue in Dr. Azadi’s pharmacy was the possibility of distancing from the atmosphere and the general model of space division in pharmacies. The idea of production was based on a structure that ensures physical, mental, and social health, which guided the design of the space towards the use of soft elements, increased transparency, and the use of color. On the other hand, contrary to the prevailing ratio of space division in pharmacies favoring the drug storage area and the limited importance given to the users of the space (staff and customers), the priority in this project was to create the possibility of freedom of movement, interaction, and choice for the subjects within the space.
The pharmacy is located on the ground floor of a healthcare building that faces a tree-lined, predominantly pedestrian street. The entrance to the pharmacy is situated in the shared interior space of the building, and the visual connection of the project to the street is provided through large windows.
The pharmacy space includes the medication display area, cosmetics and hygiene products counter, checkout counter, medication storage, staff service areas, and a consultation room. The organization of the space has been designed so that the staff lounge and changing area, as well as the medication storage, are located in a completely independent zone. The arrangement and layering of the shelves and counters are designed to provide maximum visual clarity and freedom of movement for the subjects (staff and customers) within the space. The majority of the central area has been freed up for waiting, movement, interaction, and potential future display and branding of products. To create diversity in the spatial definition model, we utilized the recess of the inner edge of the window frames to install modular seating. In the design of the shelves and counters, we employed variations in form and color coding to visually differentiate and enhance the readability of the various sections. Additionally, considering the need for free air circulation for cooling, the shelves have been lightened in the upper half, with only the linear extension of the frames completing the final form of the shelves.