"Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben." -- Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer made significant contributions to humanity based on his worldview of respecting life. He also reminds us that life is a sacred gift, and we should always approach it with gratitude and reverence. Hospitals, as places with a profound mission towards life, provide a holy symbol and the utmost space for inclusivity and compassion.
Science
Integrating nurturing into Chinese culture, the ENHANCE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, located in Boao, Hainan, intends to enable more people to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Comprising a Preventive Medicine and Chronic Disease Management Center, an Anti-Aging and Medical Aesthetics Center, a Stem Cell Immunotherapy Center, a Women’s Health and Fertility Wellness Center, a Cell Bank Center, and a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center, it offers comprehensive treatment services, reflecting its high demand for medical expertise in its spatial design.
Adaptation to Local Conditions
This medical center has chosen its unique geographical location in Hainan, enjoying a year-round warm climate.
The architectural design centres around a large three-story courtyard-style building, drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese architecture. This design not only accommodates the needs of the six central departments of the medical center but also ensures privacy and ample natural lighting. The orderly and gentle arched windows on all sides balance rationality and sensibility in this large-scale structure.
The expanded corridor-style circulation system, refined from traditional courtyard architecture, adapts well to Hainan's climate, offering protection from wind and rain and ample sunlight. It creates distinct circulation levels outside, in between, and inside the building, dispersing the flow of people in various medical departments and generating new activity areas.
Compatible
Due to the nature of the medical centre, there's no need for the typical triage function of a hospital. The interior features curved elements, wooden accents, warm colours, artificial greenery, and more, creating a welcoming and soothing visual experience for all visitors.
It moves away from the conventional clinical and sterile appearance. Throughout the medical journey, we incorporate the concept of "health preservation" from traditional Chinese health wisdom into the design. The design concept is flexible and site-specific, breaking away from the stereotype of cold professionalism and incorporating the unique charm of Southern Chinese culture.
Harmony
The medical centre serves multiple functions, including diagnosis, visits, accommodation, surgeries, examinations, and storage. The focus is on the "human" aspect, with equal importance placed on "treatment" and "recovery."
The progress of Western technology allows for regeneration and prolongation of life. The fullness of "essence," "energy," and "spirit" is fundamental in Traditional Chinese Medicine's assessment of one's health.
From architecture to interior design, a "cycle" within and outside creates a natural resonance in harmony with geographical cycles and sync with biological processes. It allows individuals on the journey of repair or regeneration to achieve a harmonious balance.
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