FACILITIES DESIGN
Creating a dignified space for addiction treatment
One of the most important contributions to the Catamarca provincial health system in Argentina has been the creation of the Humaraya Integral Center for Addiction Treatment. From an architectural perspective, the aim has been to create an agreeable space for the discussion of current and future topics related to drug addiction in general, and to provide efficient professional help and assistance for patients going through rehabilitation and social reintegration.
The new building has been designed to provide a therapeutic space and to incorporate a direct contact with the natural environment as part of treatment. The facility will offer three types of care for patients – ambulatory or outpatient care; inpatient or hospitalisation care; and daily emergency consultations. The center is positioned in the North
West of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, close to the city centre, and is located just five minutes from the Hospital Interzonal San Juan Bautista, so it is easily accessible in cases of emergency from any point in the city. The building itself covers an area of
2,288,81 m2 on a plot measuring 8,858.47 m2 Luis E. Vargas Castro
Luis E. Vargas Castro is an architect with experience in the design of public and private health facilities. From 2004-2010 he was chief of health department at Dirección Provincial de Arquitectura, Ministry of Public Works and Services of Catamarca Province. He is currently maintenance director of San Juan Bautista Hospital.
Cristina di Benedetto
Cristina Di Benedetto is an architect, currently working for the Work-for- Health Department of Dirección Provincial de Estudios y Proyectos, Ministry of Public Works of Catamarca.
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Conceptually, the center is an open and permeated building consisting of a single floor, east-west oriented, with a direct view of the Ambato and Ancasti mountain ranges. The new building is designed around two
internal courts, which have been used to differentiate two separate internal functions – as external consulting offices, workshops and multipurpose rooms; and the other as emergency service. Particular care was taken during the design stage to surround these areas with natural planting, and to ensure good natural light and ventilation, all connected to the exterior through ample windows, with access to an outdoor recreation facility. The Humaraya Center offers three
well-differentiated access points. The main entrance from Virgen del Valle Avenue offers direct access to ambulatory care, while another pedestrian and vehicular entrance provides access to emergency care from the same avenue. A separate staff entrance is located on a back street. Three different areas were defined
during the design process: Ambulatory care: This area is designed
to offer treatment alongside psychological, psychiatric, psychotherapeutic, and psychosocial support for individuals who
Gustavo A. Reynoso Gordillo
Gustavo A. Reynoso Gordillo is an architect. He has experience of health facilities design and currently works for Dirección Provincial de Estudios y Proyectos, Health Area, Ministry of Public Works of Catamarca Province.
María Soledad Brizuela del Moral; Luis E Vargas Castro; Cristina Di Benedetto; Gustavo Reynoso Gordillo; Alejandra Agüero; Lucy Castillo – Architects Raúl Rodríguez – Civil Engineer
do not need to be hospitalised. The area includes the following sections – admission, administration, doctor offices, emergency room, pharmacy and laboratories to help
determine the diagnosis. Day center: This area offers individual or
group treatment that requires half a day contact with professionals. The center will provide therapeutic workshops focused on social and daily life (AVD) such as painting, drawing and artisan works. The center will also provide an educational workshop aimed at school support, and workrooms for trade learning such as carpentry, iron works, mechanics and maintenance. Other rooms for multiple activities will be used for theatre
Maria Soledad Brizuela del Moral
María Soledad Brizuela del Moral is an architect with experience in the design of health facilities. She has worked at the Hospital Architectural Unit of Catamarca Province Ministry of Health and currently works at the Architectural Facilities-for-Health Department of Dirección Provincial de Estudios y Proyectos, Ministry of Public Works and Services of Catamarca Province. She is an elected member of the board of directors of Argentina National Association of Architects and Hospital Engineering (AADAIH), Period 2012-2014 and is a recipient of the 2008 AADAIH Prize.
Lucy Castillo
Lucy Castillo is an architectural technician, working for the Department of Architectural Works- for-Health Department of Dirección Provincial de Estudios y Proyectos, Ministry of Public Works of Catamarca Province.
Alejandra Agüero
Alejandra Agüero is an architect. Since 1999 she has worked for the Health Department of Direccion de Arquitectura, Ministry of Public Works and Services of Catamarca Province. She has experience of design of public health facilities, currently at San Juan Bautista Hospital.
Raul Rodriguez
Raúl Rodriguez is a civil engineer. Curently he is working with Dirección Provincial de Arquitectura, Ministry of Public Works and Services of Catamarca Province and is the former department chief of works for Administration and External Contracts. Currently he works as chief of the Structural Calculations Department.
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