Weissraum Dental Surgery

Oh, dear. The sound of the dreaded drill from a recent dentist visit still lingers. The good news is that dental patients, in München can now reduce physical discomfort from dental procedures and still keep a healthy smile.

Weissraum Dental Surgery, by Stuttgart-based Ippolito Fleitz Group, has been named “Germany’s most beautiful dental practice” for 2010. The design space takes full advantage of the building’s original historic character and architectural features; the stucco ornaments and ceiling heights are superb.

The term ‘weissraum’, which means white space, comes alive through a clean design of white architecture. The walls and ceilings glow in bright white. The white washed oak floor and the purple sofa in the seating area break the monastic whiteness of the space—a relaxed lounge-like, calming atmosphere.

A progressive architectural translation of the term “white space.” I am left wanting more of Ippolito Fleitz Group’s understated goodness.

  1. Robin Lundgren
    05.11.10 12:28

    Now throw some Esperanza Spalding tracks in there (pref. the “Junjo” album) to compensate for the awful parquetry floor and I would fly over to München from Sweden to fix my teeth. Lovely!

  2. Giulio.
    05.11.10 15:03

    Stunning.

  3. Michelle
    05.11.10 17:41

    The reception desk is perfection and I love ‘weissraum’

  4. Vicky
    08.11.10 03:46

    Robin,
    ☺ I would not mind a root canal procedure while listening to Esperanza Spalding’s Humpty Dumpty track or Keith Jarrett’s solo-piano affair.
    Giulio,
    “Stunning,” yeah, that’s one word for it. ☺
    Michelle,
    A perfect blend of minimalist aesthetic and function? Ippolito Fleitz Group would be certainly happy to hear that.
    Another mo+mo inspiring post, “Call me a dreamer” http://www.momolivingonline.com/blog/barbara-barry

  5. eili
    09.11.10 15:28

    i bet they only treat private patients, don´t they ? ;)

  6. wieland
    09.11.10 18:45

    @eili: no, they are open for everyone.

  7. Vicky
    09.11.10 20:49

    Eili,
    I am thrilled you were able to engage the Ippolito Fleitz Group PR team. :)

    Wieland,
    We are humbled by your participation. Weissraum is certainly a progressive idea that could hopefully begin to extend beyond Germany. Please send our regards to the Ippolito Fleitz Group from Minimalissimo.

  8. eili
    13.11.10 13:56

    vicky, i really love your interaction with us readers !!

  9. Vicky
    14.11.10 02:00

    Eili,
    So sweet of you. You guys are fun to “talk” to. I appreciate the comments, different opinions and ideas. And you know what? I learn a lot from them. Thanks for keeping the conversation going.

  10. wieland
    16.11.10 10:43

    it is very interesting for us, to look around and listen, what people think about our projects.
    concerning the music: at the moment i prepare cocoon, the new and the old stuff, with or without a dentist :)

  11. Vicky
    19.11.10 08:26

    Wieland,
    Thanks for sharing your insights! We’re glad you found this post. I’m a great fan of Ippolito Fleitz Group’s architecture practice. In love with the Wohnung Sch project. Good luck with your music project.

  12. wieland
    23.11.10 12:09

    dear vicky,
    i made an error. i wanted to say that i prefer coccon, not prepare :) really nice music. would also like to include you in our press mailing list. just send me an email if you like.
    best,
    wieland