Business Details
Award-Winning Healthcare Architecture in Chorley
Gilling Dod is an award-winning healthcare architectural practice with over 141 years of experience designing people-centric spaces that elevate health and wellbeing. Founded in 1882, we specialise in creating innovative healthcare environments that prioritise natural light, intuitive layouts, and supportive spaces for patients and professionals. Our collaborative approach involves meaningful conversations with stakeholders to craft spaces that tell unique stories while integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. We hold BIM Level 2 accreditation and have worked with over 55 NHS trusts, delivering projects that combine clinical utility with warmth and empathy.Our team of 96 skilled architects, engineers, and interior designers is driven by values of integrity, creativity, and inclusivity. We are committed to sustainability through net-zero principles and ethical material sourcing, as evidenced by our 41 industry awards. Our legacy of excellence bridges historical expertise with forward-thinking design to transform healthcare spaces across the UK.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Sustainable Design
BIM Services
Interior Design
Masterplanning
Highlights and features
- We have 141 years of specialist experience in healthcare architecture
- Our team includes BIM Level 2 accredited professionals
- We collaborate with over 55 NHS trusts nationwide
- We prioritise sustainable design with net-zero principles
- Our award-winning portfolio includes 41 industry accolades
Associations and certifications
- BIM Level 2
What people say
Award-winning portfolio
Collaborative approach
Sustainable practices
NHS expertise
Innovative design
Services
Healthcare Architecture
We specialise in designing healthcare environments that prioritise natural light, intuitive layouts, and supportive spaces for both patients and professionals. Our approach combines clinical expertise with empathetic design to create healing environments that enhance recovery times and staff efficiency. Every project incorporates stakeholder collaboration and cutting-edge technology to deliver functional, future-ready facilities.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice integrates net-zero principles and ethical material sourcing to create environmentally responsible healthcare facilities. We focus on energy efficiency, water conservation, and biodiversity enhancement while maintaining clinical functionality. Our expertise in NHS Net Zero Building Standards ensures compliance with the latest environmental regulations and long-term operational efficiency for healthcare providers.
BIM Services
As one of the UK's first BIM Level 2 accredited architectural practices, we utilise advanced digital tools to enhance design accuracy and project coordination. Our BIM services improve construction efficiency, reduce costs, and enable data-driven decision-making throughout the building lifecycle. This technology supports our commitment to delivering precise, innovative healthcare infrastructure solutions.
People
Adam Richardson
Associate Director
With extensive experience in healthcare architecture, Adam leads projects that combine innovative design with practical functionality. He champions collaborative approaches to create spaces that improve patient outcomes and staff wellbeing while maintaining a strong focus on sustainable construction practices.
Neil Whatford
Associate Director
Neil specialises in delivering complex healthcare projects with a focus on technical excellence and client satisfaction. He brings over two decades of experience in NHS infrastructure development, ensuring designs meet both current needs and future healthcare challenges through innovative architectural solutions.
Karen Ashurst
Associate Director - Finance
Karen oversees financial strategy and business operations while supporting healthcare design projects. With a deep understanding of architectural practice management, she ensures financial sustainability aligns with the firm's commitment to creating meaningful, patient-centred healthcare environments across the UK.
Questions
What specialisms does Gilling Dod focus on?
We specialise in healthcare architecture and interior design for NHS trusts and healthcare providers across the UK, with particular expertise in mental health facilities, acute care units, and sustainable healthcare infrastructure.
How long has Gilling Dod been in operation?
Gilling Dod has been designing healthcare environments since 1882, making us one of the UK's longest-established architectural practices with 141 years of continuous operation.
What sustainability accreditations do you hold?
We are BIM Level 2 accredited and follow NHS Net Zero Building Standards, incorporating sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and biodiversity-enhancing designs in all our healthcare projects.
Which NHS trusts have you worked with?
We've collaborated with over 55 NHS trusts nationwide, including Leeds and York Partnership, Mersey Care, Sussex Partnership, and Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts on various healthcare facility projects.
How do you approach patient-centred design?
Our design process involves extensive stakeholder consultation, focusing on natural light, intuitive layouts, and therapeutic environments that improve patient recovery times and staff efficiency in healthcare settings.
