Medina Hospitalière

Idea projektu

Following the Programmatic Design of the University Hospital Complex of the EUROMED University of Fès, a second phase was dedicated to the project in order to understand the proper functioning of its various flows, its composition in relation to the principles of high environmental quality and environmentally responsible strategies that aim at maximizing the profitability of the hospital in terms of energy efficiency while respecting its setting context and the various climate constraints that may occur.

Popis projektu

The design of the University Hospital (CHU) in the outskirts of Fez, Morocco, represents an opportunity to integrate the principles of High Environmental Quality (HQE) into a health infrastructure . This approach aims to minimize environmental impact while maximizing the comfort and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in general. The application of the criteria ‘HQE’ in this context takes into account climatic specificities (nature of climate, wind race, exposure to the sun), cultural ( the Medina , principles of spatial exploitation ) and socio-economic ( displacement , flux , rapprochement territoire-contextuel ) of the region . By adopting the HQE principles, the project promotes the use of local and sustainable materials such as stone and high-energy concrete, while promoting biodiversity with green roofs, thematic squares and parks gardens animated by agricultural greenhouses supporting a mesh roof designed in Ductal Concrete

Technické informace

The design of the project follows a so-called stratification strategy, while taking into account a succession of CANOPY elements, designed for stormwater recovery, offering an innovative and ecological approach to water recovery and management, The water thus recovered can be stored in reservoirs and reused for non-potable needs such as watering gardens, the canopy system is also designed to be a structural support of the mesh roof which is light in nature , Ductal Concrete , THE ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE of the façade recalls a mental image of the old medina rethought to be deformed from the character of hospitality . Wind towers are a component of sustainable architecture and embody an innovative and environmentally friendly approach, Their design incorporates principles of High Environmental Quality, aiming to maximize energy efficiency, while allowing a double fluid and natural ventilation of the premises.

aya es-saadaoui, Salma ZAABAK

University of Florence

Morocco

Architektura

Projekt odevzdán

17. 04. 2025

Tag

Architektura Hospital, Medical Facility

Rada studentům

Medina Hospitalière

The Medina Hospitalière is a compelling architectural response that thoughtfully integrates High Environmental Quality (HQE) principles within a healthcare setting. Its design sensitively reflects cultural and climatic contexts, particularly in its reinterpretation of traditional Moroccan medina elements. The innovative use of sustainable materials, like Ductal Concrete for the canopy system, demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and efficient resource management, especially through the creative stormwater collection strategy. The project's emphasis on natural ventilation via wind towers significantly contributes to energy efficiency and user comfort. While conceptually robust, further detailing of interior spatial arrangements and functional zoning could enhance operational clarity and workflow efficiency. Overall, this design sets a commendable precedent for sustainable healthcare architecture, successfully blending tradition with modern ecological sensibilities.
20.03.2026

Tamer ElSerafi

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