One Building Uniting NHS, Police and Forensic Services

A purpose-built £30 million facility brings together NHS Grampian, the University of Aberdeen, Police Scotland, the Crown Office and regional councils together within one integrated mortuary.

Bringing healthcare, forensic and legal services into one building lets teams carry out investigations and pathology work in the same location. This helps teams work more closely and improves coordination during forensic investigations.

Dignity and compassion sit at the heart of the design. Dedicated viewing and identification rooms provide families with a calm, private space during difficult moments.

The building has separate public, clinical and operational zones. This ensures family areas remain quiet and respectful while specialist work continues elsewhere in the facility.

Hygenius FF&E Delivery

Working with the teams at Keppie Design and Kier Construction, Hygenius delivered the full FF&E fitout. The scope focused on durable, specialist fixtures suited to clinical, operational and sensitive environments across the facility.

“Hygenius supplied and installed the FF&E installation for our recent Healthcare project to a high standard and tight programme. This included a large number of illuminated museum display cabinets and bespoke stainless steel worktops.  Their team worked well within a live construction environment, coordinating effectively with the wider design and construction team and maintained excellent quality throughout, including some on site adaptations. We happily continue the working relationship with them on current and future projects.”

Design Manager, Kier Construction

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Net-Zero Mortuary Designed for Families

A domestic scale shapes the design of the mortuary, avoiding a typical clinical character. Brick colonnades lead from the entrance into landscaped gardens, creating quiet outdoor spaces for visitors.

This approach provides families with a calmer environment and greater privacy during bereavement visits.

Sustainability was a key part of the design from the outset. The building is designed to achieve net-zero operational energy using fully electric systems.

More than 600 square metres of roof mounted solar panels generate renewable energy. High insulation and airtight construction reduce energy demand during operation.

We are pleased to have supported the delivery of Aberdeen Integrated Mortuary, which provides a purpose-built environment for forensic investigation, pathology and bereavement services serving Aberdeen and wider North-East Scotland.

Image Credits: Keppie Design/ David Cadzow