North Staffordshire NHS Trust (now called University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust) sought a new masterplan for the City General campus that consolidated two existing hospitals, incorporated new medical buildings to replace old; clear and accessible vehicle and pedestrian circulation and 2000 car parking spaces within a landscape setting. Colour was brought into the design process as a ‘differentiator’ for the redevelopment of the £440 million masterplan, completing a bid-winning team. The scope was re-organisation of the 24 hectare campus based around three principal spaces with Colour leading the development and design of the landscape strategy and masterplan coordination – a highly complex role given the multiple phases of demolition, construction, evolution of the brief and the requirement to keep the hospital operational at all times. All services were followed through to detail design and construction supervision on site. Components to integrate: • Outpatients arrival space • Inpatients arrival space • Sheltered drop-off provision with requirements for ambulances, buses, taxis, private cars, accessible bays and pedestrians • Visitor and staff parking strategy • Children’s centre • Maternity centre, courtyard and external play • Cancer care centre treatment courtyards • A&E facilities, with helipad • Central cleaning department • Energy centre with servicing and fuel store requirements