Duger Pharmacy

Solution
Client: Semra & Sabriye Düger
Where: Saint-Josse-Ten-Node
Type: B2C
Surface: 50 m²

Transforming a small space to change daily life

The Duger pharmacy project was born from a significant constraint: a very limited floor area, numerous functions to integrate, and the desire to make the most of every square metre while giving the pharmacy a real personality.

With only 50 m² in total, this dispensary is among the smallest we have ever fitted out. It was a precise exercise, accurate to the millimetre, where every decision was designed to improve the daily lives of patients, the pharmacist, and their team.

A small space, but fully functional

The challenge was clear: to optimise the space through intelligent layout. Simplify movement. Streamline workflows. And create a functional, clear, and assertive place despite the surface constraints.

The front office, which is very compact, had to accommodate three counters.

We designed a clear organisation that allows for this configuration without creating visual clutter. A walk-through view connects the patient area to the back office, providing transparency and maintaining a natural link with internal activities.

The patient area, measuring approximately 20 m², was meticulously crafted. Movement is fluid, zones are easy to identify, and comfort is maintained despite the limited space.

Partition panels structure the whole unit. They demarcate the different areas of the pharmacy without closing them off, while preserving light and a sense of openness.

A seamless daily routine between front and back office

The laboratory is installed at the rear, out of sight yet still connected to the reception area. The pharmacist can maintain eye contact with patients while quickly accessing medications.

The back office is intentionally compact. Every movement is considered; distances are short. The organisation is designed for daily efficiency.

The layout also relies on central drawer columns.

On one side, an administrative space; on the other, an area dedicated to unpacking and data entry. Every square metre is used accurately and without rigidity.

A fitting room and a vaccination zone have been integrated into a private area—a versatile space capable of hosting multiple functions while respecting comfort and confidentiality.

Look and feel: clarity, softness, character

Bright materials were chosen to visually open up the space and enhance the feeling of clarity.

The tiling, featured on the OTC (over-the-counter) section and the counters, adds a contemporary touch of colour. It gives the project character while meeting the demands of intensive daily use.

The works and our role

We supported the project from start to finish.

From design to final on-site installation, including clearing out the existing pharmacy, manufacturing the furniture in our workshop, and the final finishing touches.

During the works, a temporary pharmacy was set up at the neighbouring hairdresser, who made part of their space available. This was a simple and welcome solution that avoided the need for a container installation and preserved patient comfort.

The works took place over five months without any interruption to business, ensuring continuity of service throughout.

Here, creativity takes a very concrete form: transforming 15 m² into a space that truly changes daily life.

A project built on trust

This project was built in an atmosphere of genuine, shared trust.

The pharmacist gave us precious freedom regarding both functional aspects and the look and feel. This trust allowed us to imagine a pharmacy with a bold design, perfectly adapted to its daily use.

Discussions were simple, open, and constructive throughout the project—a fluid collaboration based on listening and understanding the realities on the ground.

We would like to warmly thank Ms Semra and Ms Sabriye Düger, as well as Mr Yasin Karali, Semra Düger's husband, for this valuable collaboration.

Take a look inside Duger Pharmacy in the video below!