Project Name: Lentor Health @ Macpherson
Location: 2 MacPherson Walk, Singapore
Building Type: Nursing Home for Elderly Care
Architectural Feature: Custom Urethane Form Liners
The Lentor Health Nursing Home project presented a unique design challenge: creating a healthcare facility that goes beyond functional requirements to provide a dignified, welcoming environment for elderly residents. The architectural team sought to transform the building’s exterior from a typical institutional structure into a visually engaging and emotionally supportive space.
Spec Formliners developed custom urethane form liners with an intricate botanical-inspired pattern, featuring stylized tree and leaf motifs. The design was carefully crafted to:
Soften the building’s architectural aesthetic
Create visual interest through texture and depth
Provide a sense of nature and tranquility
Design Development:
Collaborative design process with architectural team
Material Selection:
High-quality urethane for durability and detailed reproduction
Fabrication:
Precision-crafted form liners bonded to plywood
Quality Control:
Ensuring consistent pattern and texture across multiple panels
Liner Material: Custom urethane
Mounting: Bonded to plywood substrate
Pattern: Organic, botanical-inspired relief with leaf and branch motifs
Color: White/off-white to complement the building’s overall color scheme
The custom form liners achieved multiple design objectives:
Transformed a functional nursing home into an architecturally significant structure
Created a visually soothing environment for elderly residents
Demonstrated the potential of architectural surface treatments in healthcare design
Enhanced architectural aesthetics
Improved building character
Increased emotional comfort for residents
Showcased innovative construction technology
“Spec Formliners’ superior custom-made patterned form liners elevated our architectural vision, creating a more humane and welcoming healthcare environment.” – Project Architect
Manufacturer: Spec Formliners
Sales Executive: Mike Castillo
Location: Singapore
The Lentor Health Nursing Home project exemplifies how innovative architectural elements can transform functional spaces, proving that design can profoundly impact human experience.
