hospital in the forest
AQSO arquitectos office. The facade of the transplant centre is a precious skin that changes with the light and the shadows. The moire effect provides a dynamic appearance.

the view from the urban park

The park connecting the campus and the new transplant centre slopes up towards the south. The landscape provides access through stairs and ramps, so the building is discovered through the forest on the way up to the main plaza.

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the view from the urban park

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The park connecting the campus and the new transplant centre slopes up towards the south. The landscape provides access through stairs and ramps, so the building is discovered through the forest on the way up to the main plaza.

Like the surrounding vegetation, the building stands on top of the hill. The imposing figure is covered with simple foliage made of vertical louvres. Like a tree canopy, these provide a uniform image from the distance, and a delicate skin when you get close to it.

The facade changes colour and texture depending on the sunlight and offers an interesting moire effect when observed while walking. The rooms facing the park enjoy an astounding view of the forest while the double skin protects the windows from the sun.

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AQSO arquitectos office. The transplant centre is a modern building, compact in shape and with a functional arrangement. The minimalist aesthetic of the exterior resembles an institutional public building.

the main elevation

AQSO arquitectos office. The hospital rooms are designed to keep patients in contact with nature, providing greenery and welcoming and warm atmosphere.

the typical room

AQSO arquitectos office. The open plan of the nurse's station enjoys the view of the green courtyards and has easy access to all the patient's rooms around.

the nursing station

AQSO arquitectos office. The hospital entrance lobby is a generous double height space enclosed by a curtain wall, it counts with a seating area and a reception counter.

the entrance lobby

AQSO arquitectos office. From the new public plaza the building opens up its skin at the lower level to provide access through the ground floor.

the view from the plaza

AQSO arquitectos office. Floor plan layouts coded by colours. The hospital comprises several departments and circuits for supplies, linen, patients, medical staff and visitors.

the floor plan layouts

AQSO arquitectos office. Detailed section of the hospital showing the entrance lobby in the ground floor and the operation rooms on the top floor.

the detailed section

AQSO arquitectos office. The cross-section shows both the hospital's relationship with the campus and the urban environment and the abundant vegetation that enhances the interior of the building.

the cross section

AQSO arquitectos office. The louvred facade works as a double skin wrapping the hospital, the facade behind shows a checkered pattern of openings.

the night view

AQSO arquitectos office. The physical model shows the new building within the urban context and the landscape connecting with the park.

the physical model

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