contractor, they have delivered the technical and engineering systems required for such a complex facility.
A major component of the development is the free-standing Cyclotron Building, which will produce radioisotopes for local and regional cancer diagnostics and Positron Emission Tomography. Design Manager Adri Metzer noted:“ Our team is working in close collaboration with the specialist supplier of the Cyclotron building to design the infrastructure, and together, we’ ve been able to share a wealth of engineering knowledge and experience. As part of the process, we visited the site of a Cyclotron building in South Africa where we could compare firsthand the design elements and specifications required by AMCE and get a feel for what the finished facility will look like.”
One of the most complex challenges was coordinating the extensive systems required. Although ceiling voids were generous, the volume of mechanical and electrical services and the limited riser space demanded meticulous planning. Interdisciplinary sessions were held to align all systems and bespoke bulkheads were introduced where crossings were unavoidable. This collaborative engineering effort ensured functionality without compromising spatial quality.
Looking Ahead Future phases will deliver a 330-bed expansion, a multilevel car park, medical offices, a research centre, pharmaceutical facilities and residential accommodation. This phased approach ensures that AMCE remains adaptable to emerging technologies and evolving healthcare needs.
AMCE represents far more than a hospital. It stands as a symbol of architectural innovation, cultural sensitivity and healthcare ambition in Africa. Its design demonstrates that worldclass medical care begins with world-class design, setting a new benchmark for healthcare infrastructure across the continent.
Sustainability and Accreditation AMCE Abuja is targeting LEED v4 Silver certification, with goals across site development, water and energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. The hospital is also designed to meet SafeCare quality standards, an initiative established by PharmAccess, the Joint Commission International and the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa.
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