The hospital being designed in Panevėžys is adapted for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia – it is a consistently planned, future-oriented solution in which architecture becomes an active part of the healthcare process. The two-story building, with an area of more than 3,000 square meters, is designed to ensure functionality, safety, and emotional comfort for both patients and staff.
The structure of the building is clear and logical. The basement houses technical and auxiliary rooms, allowing for the efficient organization of the building’s operation. Two patient wards are planned on the first floor, and one ward and staff offices on the second floor. In total, the hospital will have 36 beds – 12 beds in each of the three wards, with 9 square meters of personal space allocated to each patient.
The wards are designed as single and double rooms, each with an individual bathroom – a shower and toilet. These solutions directly contribute to dignified, safe, and daily needs-oriented care. Each ward also has a relaxation room for situations where patients’ condition temporarily worsens and a calmer, separate environment is needed.
The spatial structure of the wards is designed on a circular principle – the rooms and doctors’ offices are arranged in a circle. This layout is particularly beneficial for patients with dementia, as it helps them to orientate themselves better, reduces anxiety, and enhances their sense of security. Comfort is ensured by underfloor heating and air conditioning cassettes integrated into the ceiling, which maintain a constant microclimate.
The two-story building is designed with an elevator adapted for wheelchair users, thus ensuring full accessibility. The color scheme has been chosen strategically: contrasting colors in the interior help patients to orient themselves, while the red color dominating the exterior of the building creates a sense of security, and the green frames of the large windows have a calming effect. In addition, a shelter for extreme cases is provided, reinforcing the building’s resilience and preparedness for various scenarios.
This project is not only a new treatment and care facility, but also a targeted social and urban investment that is shaping a qualitatively new approach to specialized healthcare in Panevėžys, focused on people, their dignity, and long-term quality of life.