A cozy, anti-clinical waiting nook built into dark wood paneled walls, featuring plush gold velvet seating next to a bespoke wood reception desk and striking marble flooring.

STORY -

A BOUTIQUE DENTAL OFFICE WITH A DECIDEDLY HOSPITALITY-INSPIRED APPROACH | TORONTO, ON

A hospitality-inspired reception area at Paste boutique dental clinic, featuring a custom, staggered burl wood desk, a large paper lantern pendant light, and multi-colored marble checkerboard flooring against dark textured walls.
An editorial close-up of luxury multi-colored marble checkerboard flooring in deep greens, tans, and greys, contrasting with the base of a curved wood desk and gold velvet seating.

CONCEPT -

REFERENCING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD’S NEARBY HOTEL LOUNGES, THE RICH PALETTE AND THOUGHTFUL SPATIAL PLANNING LOOK TO CREATE AN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT, WHICH SEPARATES THE PATIENT FROM BOTH THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND THE BUSTLE OF THE CITY

A close-up architectural detail of the smooth, staggered burl wood reception desk at Paste dental clinic, accented by a dramatic, organic floral arrangement.
A close-up architectural detail of the custom dark metal monogram signage at Paste boutique dental clinic, mounted with standoffs on a textured light stone wall and accented by warm ambient lighting and rich brown marble.
A sweeping curved corridor finished in rich dark wood paneling, illuminated by modern brass dome wall sconces, leading over custom multi-colored marble checkerboard floors.
An elevated dental treatment room featuring a premium caramel leather dental chair, striking marble checkerboard flooring, and floor-to-ceiling dark wood grid millwork designed to reduce patient anxiety.
A demonstration of hidden architectural function in a dental operatory, showing dark wood grid panels opened to reveal highly organized, terracotta-colored clinical cabinetry and digital monitors.
A luxurious clinical hand-washing station featuring a custom monolithic tan marble sink, wall-mounted brass faucets, and rich dark wood grid-paneled walls that completely conceal the clinical storage.
A close-up detail of a bespoke marble sink in a luxury dental clinic, styled with a ribbed glass cup, a bamboo toothbrush, and a sculptural black vase.
A warm, restorative consultation and waiting lounge in a boutique dental office, showcasing a plush, tufted caramel leather sofa, a custom travertine stone coffee table, and rich dark wood walls.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

19 TH ANNUAL HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARDS

WINNER: WELLNESS AND WELLBEING

2023 DEZEEN AWARDS

WINNER: HEALTH AND WELLBEING

testimonial

“IN CREATING PASTE DENTAL, I WANTED A SPACE THAT WOULD GIVE AN IMMEDIATE EMOTIONAL IMPACT WHEN WALKING IN, WHAT CAME TO LIFE SURPASSED WHAT I HAD ORIGINALLY ENVISIONED. AS A MODERN DENTIST, I HOPED TO REWRITE THE STERILE AND COLD PERCEPTION OF WHAT DENTAL OFFICES ARE AND TO CREATE A LUXURIOUS SPACE FOR MY PATIENTS. STUDIO AUTHOR WAS INTEGRAL THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, WORKING ALONGSIDE ME WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND ENSURING EVERY ELEMENT WAS THOUGHTFULLY CONSIDERED. THROUGH THOUGHTFUL COLLABORATION WITH JAYME AND ALEX, THEY USED MY VISION, MY AESTHETIC, MY FAVOURITE MATERIALS, TEXTURES, COLOURS AND TRANSLATED IT ALL INTO A SPACE MORE REFINED AND COMPELLING THAN I COULD HAVE IMAGINED. THE SPACE HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER MY APPRECIATION FOR BEAUTIFUL, HOSPITALITY-DRIVEN EXPERIENCES WITH MY DEEP PASSION FOR DENTISTRY.

OUR HARMONY WAS ULTIMATELY RECOGNIZED WHEN PASTE DENTAL WAS PRIZED WITH A HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARD IN 2023, AFFIRMING THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF PASTE AS TRULY UNIQUE. STUDIO AUTHOR HAS BEEN AN EXCEPTIONAL CHOICE FOR A DESIGNER—BRINGING AN ABILITY TO TRANSLATE A VISION INTO A SPACE THAT FEELS BOTH DEEPLY PERSONAL AND REFINED. THEIR THOUGHTFUL APPROACH, ATTENTION TO NUANCE, AND INTUITIVE UNDERSTANDING OF ME CREATED A SPACE THAT BRINGS MYSELF AND MY PATIENTS THE EXPERIENCE THAT HAS LONG LIVED IN MY MIND.”

-DR. DEREK CHUNG, b.sC (DENT), DMD, PASTE DENTAL

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