Tehran, IR
The project's design aimed to create a "healing space," by enhancing physical and metaphysical aspects of interior spaces of hospital and through evaluating users’ needs including patients, doctors, staff, and stakeholders. Focusing on reducing stress and pressure of patients and their visitors, the design takes advantage of green spaces (placed in terrariums due to infection control and allergy concerns) and allowing natural light to the interior spaces to create a quality environment for whom waiting in the lobby for their beloved ones.
Other key design considerations included:
• Reduction of Visual Clutter: The excessive visual instructions were streamlined through the implementation of digital boards and clear, concise signage.
• Enhanced Spatial Control and Comfort: The arrangement of furniture and the design of accessible pharmacy walls were planned to give occupants a greater sense of control and comfort within the space.
• Effective Crowd Management: The functional layout was redesigned to separate movement paths from waiting areas, thereby reducing congestion.
• Promoting Social Interaction: A new open and covered lobby area with comfortable group seating was created to encourage social interactions.
• Material Considerations: Due to the need for infection control and durability (especially given the use of wheelchairs and stretchers), materials were carefully selected.
• Aromatherapy Implementation: Pleasant aromas, such as those of coffee, were introduced to replace the typical clinical smells of alcohol and betadine.
Status: Built
Location: Tehran, IR
Firm Role: Design, Construction, and Supervision
Additional Credits: Design: ARCHMED Consulting Engineers
Lead Architects: Bardiya Moattar, Elnaz Kazemi
Design Team: Fatemeh Omid, Amir Jafarkhan, Reza Khosravi, Sara Moradi
Civil: Ebrahim Neishaboori
Mechanical: Iman Yunesi
Electrical: Mohammadreza Nasiri
Lighting: Bardiya Moattar
3D renders: Fatemeh Omid
Graphic: Alireza Yazdizadeh, Sara Moradi, Mahsa Aftabsavar
Design Timeline: September 2021 - November 2021
Construction: CONSMED Project Management and Construction
Construction Team: Samira Kolbehdari, Alireza Eshraghi, Peyman Ghasemi, Siavash Mardani, Ali Akbar Zorufi
Construction Timeline: November 2021 to April 2022
Supervision: ARCHMED Consulting Engineers
Supervision Team: Bardiya Moattar, Iman Younesi, Amir Jafarhan, Mohammadreza Nasiri
Photographer: Mohammad Hassan Ettefagh