Baqiyatallah Hospital Staff Restaurant Design

Hospital Staff Restaurant Design at Baqiyatallah Hospital

The hospital staff restaurant design at Baqiyatallah Hospital in Tehran was completed in 2017 with a focus on creating a calm, organized dining environment distinct from the hospital’s clinical spaces. The interior is shaped around visual comfort, clear circulation and a warm atmosphere for staff during meal and rest periods.

Interior identity and color palette

Teal upholstery, warm off-white surfaces and neutral finishes establish the primary visual language of the restaurant. The contrast between the saturated seating and the lighter architectural background gives the room a clean yet welcoming character. Integrated greenery softens the interior and introduces a natural accent without disrupting the overall order of the space.

Feature ceiling and warm lighting

A layered ceiling with flowing, wave-like linear elements is the most distinctive architectural feature of the dining hall. Recessed downlights, indirect illumination and pendant fixtures work together to create balanced ambient light while emphasizing the movement of the ceiling and the rhythm of the seating layout.

Dining layout and circulation

Tables and chairs are arranged in clearly defined groups, leaving legible paths through the dining area. Continuous upholstered bench seating along the perimeter is combined with individual high-back chairs, providing variation in seating while maintaining a consistent interior identity.

ESPO approach to hospital staff amenities

For this project, ESPO’s design approach centers on a coherent hospitality-oriented atmosphere within a healthcare setting. Color, lighting, ceiling geometry, furniture and planting are coordinated to create a staff restaurant that feels orderly, warm and visually separate from the more clinical parts of the hospital.