Queen Elizabeth University & Royal Hospital for Children | IBI Group
Designed by IBI Group at 170,000 square metres, the Queen Elizabeth University and Royal Hospital is not only one of the largest healthcare developments ever commissioned in the UK, providing over 1,300 beds and one of the largest emergency departments in Scotland, but also a bold addition to the Glasgow skyline and a catalyst for wider economic and social regeneration.
Site Plan
The development unites services previously delivered at four separate hospitals across Glasgow into a single complex comprising a 1,109-bed acute hospital, 259-bed children?s hospital, laboratories, and support facilities, all set within 3 hectares of parkland. An iconic landmark located close to the River Clyde, the development has transformed the healing experience for patients, caregivers, and the community at large. Photography: Infinite3D
The building?s distinct functions are expressed through three unique geometric forms inspired by Clydeside?s maritime heritage: ?Vessel? (the children?s hospital), ?Dock? (adult hospital podium) and ?Beacon? (the 100% single bed adult ward tower).
Inside, top-lit atria articulated with brightly colored cantilevered pods dispel the traditional image of a clinical environment. This non-institutional approach is reinforced outdoors, with a large park embracing the main entrance and a nearby children?s park creating a sense of unconfined care.
Photography: Infinite3D
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