The Imagine Institute by Ateliers Jean Nouvel and Valero Gadan Architectes is located on the hospital campus in the heart of Paris’s left bank.
The fragmented glass structure is a recently built extension to Necker Hospital, the oldest specialized pediatric clinic in the world that is dedicated to research and treatment of genetic diseases.
"Conforming to the regulations stipulated in the 19th century by Baron Hausmann, this structure mixes its existing shell with sharp crystalline edges and an all-glass facade that is a contemporary presence within its surrounding neighbourhood."
The Imagine Institute by Ateliers Jean Nouvel and Valero Gadan Architectes features two volumes that "meet in a shard-like spire, culminating in a rooftop terrace that provides sweeping views of the city."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Crystal Architecture
- The use of sharp crystalline edges and all-glass facades in building structures showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architectural industry to create contemporary and eye-catching buildings.
- Pediatric Research
- The dedication of Necker Hospital to pediatric research and treatment of genetic diseases presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the medical industry to explore new methods and technologies for treating genetic disorders in children.
- Rooftop Terraces
- The inclusion of rooftop terraces in building designs offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry to create new outdoor spaces for urban residents to gather and enjoy panoramic views of their cities.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The Imagine Institute's use of fragmented glass structure offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture industry to explore new ways of mixing old and new structures.
- Medical
- The Imagine Institute's focus on the treatment of genetic diseases presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the medical industry to explore new treatments and therapies for pediatric patients.
- Construction
- The Imagine Institute's design features, such as rooftop terraces, offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for the construction industry to reimagine how outdoor spaces are integrated into urban building designs.
