A piece of bespoke public art has been unveiled on the outside of the new £1.8 million medical centre developed by specialist developer Primary Asset, in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton.
Developed as part of its planning obligation, one of the key objectives was that the local community should be heavily involved in the design and selection of the artwork.
Following a series of local community workshops, which included the local primary school, held in conjunction with artists Bostin Arts, a dandelion motif emerged as the popular choice. This wavy, natural sculpture was thought to offer the ideal contrast to the modern look of the new medical centre and the final design was manufactured in stainless steel and erected by Rowley Engineering of Stafford.
The new Castlecroft Medical Practice is part of Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust’s Strategic Services Development Plan, which will deliver the largest transformation of health and social care services across the city. It provides modern facilities for staff and patients including a spacious reception and waiting area as well as a children’s play area, 12 consulting rooms, two treatment rooms, a minor operations suite, space for health staff such as health visitors, a district nurse team and midwife, additional offices and 42 car parking spaces.
Richard Black, Director of New Business Development for Primary Asset, comments:
“The communities in which we develop primary healthcare facilities are extremely important to us. We are very grateful to Bostin Arts and the Castlecroft community who have helped to create such a unique piece of public art. The sculpture adds an exciting element to this much needed new medical centre, which provides Castlecroft with the medical facilities it deserves.”
