HOSPITAL DESIGN
The main entrance lobby.
Project overview The original site is bounded by four distinct streets, and its ultimate configuration was heavily influenced by this unique characteristic. With its transversal length significantly shorter than its longitudinal dimension, these urban constraints profoundly influenced the architectural solution that optimally meets the requirements of the hospital’s program. This extensive plot takes the form of
an expansive tract of land, surrounded by roadways that provide the essential variety of accesses required for a hospital project. These accesses are meticulously designated for different purposes: social, staff, services, and emergency. Social access is achieved through the main lobby, positioned to the north on Avenida Juan Manuel Fangio. At this pivotal location, the organisation and orderly movement of people are seamlessly facilitated, ensuring an efficient and well-coordinated flow. Both the staff and emergency access
points are situated on the northern side of the building but separate from the primary social lobby. These access points are designed to provide a structured and logical flow within the hospital, optimising operations and patient care. On the western side of the building,
you will find not only the loading docks but also the primary entry point for those arriving via public transportation. This entryway is connected by a footbridge to the entrance of Novo Barra D’or, enabling a gradual and seamless transition from the public space to the private domain, ensuring a smooth and gradual shift. The ground floor’s layout is intricately
determined by the stacking plans of the hospital’s various sectors, which played a major role in shaping the primary functional and architectural concept of the project. Additionally, the strategic placement and meticulous design of the main vertical circulation elements were carefully considered to ensure not only the flexibility of the remaining spaces but also to facilitate future layout
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An inpatient room.
modifications with ease. This approach enhances the multifunctional nature of the design and underscores our aspiration to create a building that will endure the test of time.
Façade The façade is composed of ‘sheets’ that are vertically overlayed. These planes follow the terrain limits giving the final form a unique dynamism. According to the idea that ‘form ever
follows function’ it is possible to determine the hospital’s different functions just by looking at its façade elements from the outside. Since the vertical circulation was projected in the building perimeter it regulates the elevation rhythm. The integration between interior and exterior as a premise determined the importance of an active façade with multiple entries and promotes the connection with the surrounding, pre-existing buildings. The main access is encapsulated with a huge glass structure on the façade that gives the hospital an idea of its importance, revealing inside a double height lobby decorated with a contemporaneous chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
Interior design and art sculpture With a high complexity hospital project, it becomes hard to innovate, as most of the interior space requires a predefined dimension or proportion. However, it must not only be a functional space but also arise as a vitality place. Externally, the main square will be
focused on an art sculpture, whereas the interior is where art and technique meet, bridging the gap between function and beauty. We wanted to provide a sense of
tranquillity and happiness to the project. Therefore, the colour palette was carefully selected to explore neuroarchitecture concepts. Each sector is distinguished by a specified colour and each corridor has its own thematic art gallery. The rooms are designed to
have a hotel atmosphere to make the patients feel pleasant, as if they were at home.
Programme The facilities will operate with 139 Intermediate Care Units (ICUs) and 82 inpatient beds totalling 221 hospital beds distributed in three pavements. Due to the high complexity of the hospital programme, which encompasses a wide range of services, it was necessary to incorporate an underground floor. On this level, bunkers for radiotherapy, the surgical centre, and general support services have been allocated. On the ground floor, in addition to the
entrance lobby and other accesses, you will find the emergency area and the diagnostic and imaging department, which is integrated and designed to accommodate external patients. Furthermore, the restaurant, which will be open to the external public, is part of this level. To optimise panoramic views from the patient care area, the upper floors house the intensive care unit and patient rooms. This provides stunning views of the mountains, horizon, sunrise, and sunset, depending on the wing, among other elements. Sustainability aspects, such as the incorporation of natural light and material selection, have been carefully considered in this project. Furniture and interior design have
been developed with the aim of providing the best possible experience for users, both in terms of ergonomic comfort and aesthetics. Additionally, a lighting design has been created to maximise energy efficiency, with specific circuits for daytime, night-time, and early morning, ensuring appropriate lighting for patients and the medical team. Currently, construction of this hospital
is underway, with an estimated completion date in mid-2024. The total built area covers 60,000 square metres, spread across five floors, four of which are dedicated to patient care, with one technical floor.
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