This curvilinear hospital features an eye-catching facade. Designed by Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects, the building distinguishes itself with lattice brickwork. The project, commissioned by the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and local charity Le Korsa, involves Maternity and Paediatric Hospital in Tambacounda, Senegal.
The curvilinear hospital has a distinctive S-shape. Founder Manuel Herz shares that "[he] developed a design for a building in a curvilinear shape that is as long as possible and as thin as possible." These decisions were made for two reasons, involving functionality and aesthetics. For one, the region is known to be extremely hot, with temperatures rising to 45 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, the Maternity and Paediatric Hospital is an addition to a bigger complex, which is distinguished by round forms.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Curvilinear Architecture
- Designing hospitals with curvilinear architecture can improve their functionality and aesthetics.
- Lattice Brickwork
- Incorporating lattice brickwork into hospital design can create an eye-catching facade.
- Functional and Aesthetic Design
- Hospitals that prioritize functionality and aesthetics in their design can create a more pleasant and efficient environment.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can incorporate curvilinear designs and lattice brickwork into hospital designs, improving function and aesthetics.
- Construction
- Construction companies can specialize in building curvilinear hospitals with lattice brickwork, meeting the growing demand for unique and functional medical facilities.
- Healthcare
- Hospitals and healthcare organizations can invest in functional and aesthetically pleasing hospital design to create a more comfortable and efficient environment for patients and staff.
