HOSPITAL DESIGN RODRIGO SAMBAQUY, ANIBAL SABROSA, FLÁVIO KELNER – RAF ARQUITETURA, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
A history of success in less than 30 years
Rodrigo Sambaquy, Anibal Sabrosa, and Flávio Kelner of RAF Arquitetura, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, discuss the building of a new D’or Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Almost thirty years ago, our studio embarked on a remarkable journey by designing a D’or Hospital at Barra da Tijuca, on the west side of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its resounding success and unwavering commitment to excellence have paved the way for a new milestone: the construction of a second unit, composed to grace the same avenue for the esteemed Brazilian healthcare chain, just across the street from its predecessor. This project holds immense significance in Rio de Janeiro’s evolving healthcare background. Situated at a pivotal juncture in the city, the construction of this new high-complexity hospital represents a valuable event. It stands as a beacon of hope and healing, strategically located along a prominent avenue that not only connects two distinct zones of the city but also bridges the gap between cutting-edge medical care and the communities it serves. As this healthcare institution takes
shape, it reflects our dedication to innovative design and to enhancing the health and well-being of the people of Rio de Janeiro. This new hospital is set to become a symbol of progress, a testament to our continued pursuit of excellence in healthcare architecture, and a source of pride for the entire community.
Aerial view: The hospital is central, with the shopping centre on the left.
Historical background: The Lucio Costa Urbanistic Plan The need to expand Rio de Janeiro while preserving a nearly untouched landscape led to the hiring of Brazilian urbanist Lúcio Costa in 1968 to design the Pilot Plan for Barra da Tijuca and Jacarepaguá Lowlands. The primary goal for the urbanisation was to prioritise the natural
aspects and anticipate the inevitable growth of the region by establishing construction guidelines that would protect its unique characteristics, thereby avoiding the over-development seen in coastal neighbourhoods like Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. In Lúcio Costa’s words, the goal was to ‘balance the necessary urban development with the partial preservation of the characteristics that deserved protection’, ensuring sustainable and harmonious urban growth. Influenced by the inauguration of
Brasília, capital city of Brazil, and the Esplanade of Santo Antônio in the central region of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Lúcio Costa recognized the need to adapt modernist urban planning, particularly in terms of architecture. This plan created opportunities for the
Rodrigo Sambaquy
Anibal Sabrosa
Flávio Kelner
Three friends graduated in the 1989´s class of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Santa Ursula in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and joined to create RAF Arquitetura: Rodrigo Sambaquy, Anibal Sabrosa, and Flávio Kelner. In 2010, the studio opened a new unit in São Paulo with the architect Cynthia Kalichsztein joining the group. Today, the architects Henri Medalla and Guilherme Carvalho are also part of RAF Arquitetura. The studio is famous for its expertise in hospitals and healthcare projects, having built exemplars all over Brazil and in other countries, too.
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real estate sector while maintaining a strong focus on the environment, anticipating ecological concerns of the time. In addition to regulating land use in the region, the state played a critical role in structuring the area by making substantial investments in constructing a complex road system, including highways, elevated roads, and tunnels, to improve accessibility and implement the necessary urban infrastructure.
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