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The National hospital, Section H
The National hospital, Section H
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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The National hospital, Section H
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
In design, the National hospital, Section H resembles a ship when you see it from the sea. The heights are shortened in length as they rise in height. This makes the building fit well into the area.
One of the major challenges in hospital construction in the Faroe Islands is that it must contain the functions of a central hospital for a population base of only 51,000 inhabitants.
The project is part of the ongoing expansion and modernization of the hospital, and the building includes a psychiatric section, a medical bed sections, a maternity ward, a rehabilitation section, and a new kitchen. Additionally, it includes premises and circumstances for patients, employees, technology, bed washing, warehouses and more. As the world’s first hospital, the Section H has a vertical storage for used and clean beds. This limits the risk of infection, and the beds are always in one place.
The building gathers around an atrium in the middle on one side, and an inner courtyard on the other side.
Throughout the project, emphasis is placed on promoting a homely and cozy environment, and on utilizing the special location by the beach. The system is designed so that all patients have a view from the rooms. The rooms are all private rooms with space for relatives to be with the patient, and for overnight stays. Each private room has its own bathroom. Research shows that this type om accommodation has several benefits for the patient’s healing.
The total area of Section H is 14.500 m2.
The National Hospital, Section H is developed by the Faerport II Consortium: SNA/Árni Winther Arkitektar, LBF and SMJ.
Photos: No. 2 and 3: Olavur Frederiksen. No. 1Rendering outside, 4-6: Rendering atrium rendering bedroom: Brandur av Reyni Olsen
One of the major challenges in hospital construction in the Faroe Islands is that it must contain the functions of a central hospital for a population base of only 51,000 inhabitants.
The project is part of the ongoing expansion and modernization of the hospital, and the building includes a psychiatric section, a medical bed sections, a maternity ward, a rehabilitation section, and a new kitchen. Additionally, it includes premises and circumstances for patients, employees, technology, bed washing, warehouses and more. As the world’s first hospital, the Section H has a vertical storage for used and clean beds. This limits the risk of infection, and the beds are always in one place.
The building gathers around an atrium in the middle on one side, and an inner courtyard on the other side.
Throughout the project, emphasis is placed on promoting a homely and cozy environment, and on utilizing the special location by the beach. The system is designed so that all patients have a view from the rooms. The rooms are all private rooms with space for relatives to be with the patient, and for overnight stays. Each private room has its own bathroom. Research shows that this type om accommodation has several benefits for the patient’s healing.
The total area of Section H is 14.500 m2.
The National Hospital, Section H is developed by the Faerport II Consortium: SNA/Árni Winther Arkitektar, LBF and SMJ.
Photos: No. 2 and 3: Olavur Frederiksen. No. 1Rendering outside, 4-6: Rendering atrium rendering bedroom: Brandur av Reyni Olsen
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