Designed to care

The Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young People at King’s College London’s Denmark Hill campus is set to become a world-leading facility for mental health care, research and education.

When it opens later this year, it will bring together clinical expertise and academic excellence in one purpose-built space.

The project is the result of a close collaboration between King’s College London, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and the Maudsley Charity – with input from service users shaping the project from the very beginning.

The eight-storey building was designed by Arcadis (formerly IBI Group) with landscaping by East Sussex-based Growth Industry.

With generous natural light, soft materials, acoustic control and outdoor terraces on every floor, the centre is designed to feel welcoming, intuitive and safe. 

Specifying outdoor furniture at the Pears Maudsley Centre

To support the project vision, Norwegian sustainable urban furniture manufacturer Vestre supplied a range of outdoor designs carefully selected to blend into the landscape while encouraging connection and everyday use.

Vestre's Vroom and Code designs were chosen for their playful and modular configuration. Code's rectangular boxes can be assembled horizontally and vertically to create different furniture formations and landscapes, while Vroom’s adaptable and customisable curved elements can fit around round planters.

With certified materials, long product lifespans and a clear commitment to sustainability, Vestre’s contribution supports the centre’s wider mission to create a space that cares deeply – both socially and environmentally.

The Pears Maudsley Centre is more than a building – it’s a shift in how we think about healthcare spaces for young people. Vestre is proud to contribute to a project that redefines what inclusive, healing environments can look and feel like.

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