Veterinary complex is a combination of buildings that provide a comfortable and safe living environment for animals. The complex functions as shelter, veterinary and training school creating a continuous rehabilitation process of previously homeless animals.
The veterinary complex is located in Kyiv near village Rybne and surrounded by forests. The site in Dniprovsky district is determined by existing animal shelters and veterinary clinics in city. The veterinary complex will improve living conditions for residents and pets while preserving the unique ecosystem of forests and lakes.
The veterinary complex takes into account the connection of animals with nature and provides free movement between internal and external space allowing animal to choose its environment and communicate with other animals. Complex creates separate zones for socialization of animals & people creating a common atmosphere of openness and trust.
The architectural environment of the veterinary complex creates safe and comfortable living conditions for animals on the same level as humans. Complex specializes in treatment, maintenance and rehabilitation of cats & dogs. Veterinary clinic is cozy and safe for both animals and people and provides a wide range of services: examination, diagnostics, inpatient, intensive therapy, quarantine, laboratory research, operations and creates comfortable conditions for the animal. The animal shelter is designed specifically for cats & dogs. The territory provides a sufficient area for free life of animals their walks, play and rest. The training & rehabilitation center provides animals with convenience and comfort during their rehabilitation taking into account the animals' needs for free space and interaction with the environment. Center specializes in physical and psychological rehabilitation of animals and includes hydrotherapy, therapeutic massage, behavior correction and fitness.
The veterinary complex concept uses the visual design method to create a unique, thematic and aesthetic environment for animals. The main symbol is puzzle toy for pets which explains two-level construction with round holes to create a playful atmosphere. Paw symbol creates a center of planning composition and emphasizes main entrence to comlex while birds over it symbolize nature and free life for animals.
According to Fear Free concept veterinary complex separates the spaces of treatment and housing for dogs and cats, creates special conditions for each species helping adapt to a new environment and avoiding stress. There are two separate entrances to the clinic, separate reception departments for cats and dogs, medical and diagnostic rooms for certain species. The animal shelter also separates cat and dog environments on either side of the veterinary complex creating a separate cat and dog block.
Rooms for examination & treatment of dogs provides a reception place on the table and on the floor, offices are equipped with modern furniture and materials that avoid fear: a special table, recessed scales, non-slip floor covering. Cats' examination and treatment rooms are equipped with special platforms for carriers and a table for a non-intimidating examination. Rooms for cats have shelves for free moving and playing. Living rooms for dogs have windows at the level of animal's eyes and boxes only on one side of the room to avoid looking at each other. Cats' living rooms are equipped with boxes on both sides above floor level as well as climbing structures for natural cat behavior.
Each hole of landscape design has its own purpose: communication between people and animals, recreation for cats and dogs or training. Circle near cats' shelter block is designed for cats with tunnel from inside to outside spaces, with mint & grass and different houses for cats. Wickerwork tunnel with benches has holes for hiding and playing and encloses private area for cats. Three wooden houses allow people to observe cats, play and rest with them.
