Apollo Hospitals, Sarjapur Road
Project Brief
The overall architectural vision for Apollo Hospitals on Sarjapur Road in Bangalore brings together patient-centered functionality and a calm, uplifting aesthetic to redefine the healthcare environment. The design harmonizes natural daylight, warm material choices, and contemporary detailing to foster both comfort and confidence for visitors, patients, and staff. The Hospital is conceived as a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, prioritizing seamless movement, clear circulation, and intuitive wayfinding through generously sized lobbies and common areas. Entrance and waiting spaces make substantial use of soft beige hues, polished stone, and textured timber, balancing the clinical efficiency expected of a top-tier hospital with the welcoming ambiance of hospitality settings.
Location: Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Area: 1,20,000 sft
Status: Design development
Scope of work: Medical Planning, Interior design, MEPF Design, Structural Design, Miscellaneous support services.
The main lobby blends grandeur with a calming ambiance through the use of lustrous marble wall cladding, soft beige textures, and dark glossy flooring, reflecting both natural daylight and sophisticated lighting. Elegant circular pendant fixtures and halo lights reinforce the contemporary aesthetic, while vertical wood panel detailing delivers warmth and visual rhythm to the space. The reception desk, finished in light wood, acts as a welcoming focal point, anchored by the illuminated Apollo Hospitals logo on the backdrop.
“Where warmth meets wellness: The serene material palette and soft lighting set the tone for healing, comfort, and elevated first impressions.”
Waiting zones are designed for both comfort and efficiency, pairing plush lounge seating with ergonomic metal chairs across open, daylit halls. Black marble floors with fine veining anchor the double-height spaces, while timber slatted ceilings and beige stone walls add tactile richness. Seamless integration of digital signages introduces informative elements, helping patients feel at ease during their transitions.
The in-house café is bathed in daylight through floor-to-ceiling glass, with carefully layered acoustic timber ceilings, statement pendant lights, and lush green planters that blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor. Soft, curated furniture in neutral tones encourages relaxation and social interaction. The service counter features warm vertical detailing and digital menus, crafting a contemporary environment for hospital visitors and staff.
All service points, including reception, registration, pharmacy, café, and digital wayfinding, are positioned with maximum visibility and accessibility, ensuring operational efficiency and dignity for all users. These zones blend seamlessly within the larger interiors, connected by thoughtfully designed corridors and nodes intended to reduce stress and promote easy navigation. The overall design reflects Apollo’s mission to offer world-class healthcare within spaces that instill trust, comfort, and a sense of belonging — transforming hospital visits into more humane, connected experiences.
