Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 55

There is a conceptual purity to the hospital planning
that makes it very legible, whilst still taking into account
the size of the building and the necessary, practical
requirements that have to be considered in hospital
design. The contained footprint and modular design
allows for flexibility in terms of future expansion.
An important aspect of hospital design is that
the existing building is able to adapt and change to
accommodate changing patient requirements and new
medical technology.

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The majority of the parking is subterranean, avoiding
the need for large parking areas surrounding the
building. The tight footprint necessitated the design
of the basement parking.
Façade
Although the façade is crisp and dynamic, design
elements are limited by the formula driven nature
of hospital design as well as budget. The façade is
generally derived from the internal planning of a

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