Ponte Giulio, along with Mexican partner Artexa, recently attended the International Congress "XVI Hospital del Futuro" that took place from the 16th to the 18th of November. The event, which was at the National Academy of Medicine in Mexico City gathered healthcare professionals in one place with the aim to create new and innovative solutions for modern hospitals.
"It's been 26 years since the foundation of A.C.'' said the event organisers (Mexican association of architects specialised in healthcare) who have worked hard developing and promoting architecture that is compatible with the needs of ill people over the years. Since its formation, the association has contributed to the planning, design, supervision, construction and promotion of safer spaces in about 70% of the Mexican healthcare infrastructure.
A representative for the association continued "In addition to this we are working on continuous professional development and for this reason we organise events where the main topics discussed concern the improvement of the levels of healthcare provided. The future holds many changes in terms of life expectancy and economic resources which oblige us to adopt new models and new architectural approaches. Mexico has huge opportunities for professionals.
Following the event, Marco Ragno who heads up Ponte Giulio in the UK said "We strongly believe not only in the importance of spaces that are able to be adapted for people of varying age ranges or abilities, but also in the interesting scenarios that lie ahead in Mexico, hence our cooperation with Artexa, a leader in bathroom safety in Latin America.
"We have been investing for years in those who have health issues and have worked to improve their daily lives in both public and private bathroom spaces. This is where our safe bathroom concept comes from: grab rails, shower seats, walk-in bathtubs, and washbasins all help to make every bathroom safer and more functional. Grab rails and seats are offered in innovative shapes and contemporary colours and finishes to offer a functional and stylish space."
Such design features can be seen in Ponte Giulio's latest collection HUG, which enables users and designers to create modern bathrooms that are elegant and match any furnishing style. For public bathrooms, Ponte Giulio offers truly inclusive products that are not only safe for users but also for care givers.
Marco added: "The feedback we have received over the years from care providers has allowed us to develop products that are extremely safe, practical and effective. We also work in conjunction with Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) practices that aim to create new technologies to enable users to live independently and be monitored for safety at the same time. Such products could avoid users from being hospitalised in many cases.
"We believe having a presence and a voice in a market that places such importance on topics of this nature is critical. Mexico is a country where we hope to be stronger working with Artexa. It's a partnership we believe will prove to be strong and lasting as we share the same values of creating safe, accessible and functional bathrooms."
Ponte Giulio: Providing safe bathrooms all over the world.
Find out more about Ponte Giulio and how to make your private or public bathroom a safer space by calling us on 01273 735005 or emailing us here.
