University Healthcare Facility
Idea projektu
The University of Karachi accommodates a diverse student body of approximately 40,000 to 45,000 individuals across various departments within its expansive campus. Adjacent to this campus is a residential area dedicated to housing the university's esteemed faculty. Consequently, there is a pressing need to establish a comprehensive healthcare facility within the campus premises to cater to the medical needs of students, faculty, staff, and local residents during emergencies or routine medical care. The proposed healthcare program includes the following essential spaces: Reception and Waiting Area Three Examination Rooms Detention Room Nurse Station Pharmacy with Storage Facility Housekeeping Services Washroom Facilities
Popis projektu
The healthcare facility for the University of Karachi has been carefully designed to harmonize with the surrounding landscape, ensuring a tranquil and serene atmosphere. The layout takes inspiration from the natural journey experienced within the university campus, with pathways shaded by trees guiding visitors through the space. A central courtyard, featuring a dry landscape with strategically placed rocks for seating, serves as a focal point and enhances the overall ambience. The design of the facility also addresses the intangible aspects of the site, incorporating elements such as windcatchers, elevated and cantilevered roofs, and a central courtyard. These features work together to promote natural ventilation and maintain a cool, comfortable environment within the architecture, aligning seamlessly with the university's ethos of sustainability and wellness.
Technické informace
The healthcare facility's architecture features structural metal elements and dry walls, chosen for their swift construction capabilities. The main roof is elevated using metal pins, embracing the concept of double roof ventilation to enhance indoor cooling efficiency. Locally sourced marble has been utilized for the flooring material, not only ensuring easy maintenance but also contributing to a naturally cool environment within the facility. This strategic selection of materials and construction techniques reflects a thoughtful approach to both functionality and sustainability in the project's design.
Taher Hunaid Ghatila
University of Karachi, Architecture Program, Department of Visual Studies
Pakistan
Interiér
Projekt odevzdán
13. 03. 2024Tag
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University Healthcare Facility
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