ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Addition of humanistic content . Children need a space to be free and to release their happiness , and medical staff also need a humanistic environment .
The design breaks down and reconstructs the basic framework after the construction order , implanting a public waiting space in the podium that integrates with the medical function , and increasing the resting space interspersed with the wards across the floors in a staggered manner .
The 7-story equipment floor is used to set up a whole floor of elevated green open space , which gives the user children a chance to touch nature and feel the light under the current situation of limited land .
Childhood memories . The world of children is colorful and rich . The ‘ Court of Light ’ and the enlarged surfaces of the building allow the introduction of natural sunlight to enhance the sense of comfort , and the colorful façade design with eight colors interspersed with each other reduces the seriousness of the hospital .
The different animal themes on each floor allow children to be motivated to explore the world and
their imaginations , reducing the psychological stress of medical activities .
Built order generation . The façade system uses a modular window system . The podium softens the façade with three-dimensional greenery with modular automatic drip irrigation in order to alleviate the oppressive feeling of the near-human scale .
The tower wards are constructed with ventilation cones and hidden casement windows to achieve safety while keeping the building simple and orderly .
Conclusion : Although even the nicest hospital can ’ t replace a home , and architects can ’ t influence any medical process , we can change the emotional value and quality environment that the building provides to its users , making the life inside vibrant and alive .
Architects : Nickl & Partner Architekten , ZHUBO
DESIGN - www . nickl-partner . com / www . zhubo . com
Photographs : Chaoying Yang
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