Zaans Medical Centre Building, Zaandam
Zaans Medical Centre, Zaandam Building, Dutch Healthcare Project, Design, Property, Image
Zaans Medical Centre Building, Zaandam
New Netherlands Healthcare Architecture – design by Mecanoo architecten
23 Jun 2017
Zaans Medical Centre in Zaandam
Design: Mecanoo architecten
Zaans Medical Centre: a place to feel better
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Delft ? June 22, 2017 – Zaans Medical Centre, designed by Mecanoo architecten, is the first lean hospital in the Netherlands. It is an efficient and compact building in which professional healthcare and a personal approach strengthen each other. Clear routing, an abundance of daylight, and positive distractions contribute to an environment in which promotes wellbeing.
The clear stacking of two floors of outpatient clinics, two floors of clinical departments and a flexible facility layer between them, optimally serves the primary care processes. All departments are designed to prevent any form of waste. Whenever possible, the outpatient clinics and nursing departments are standardised, allowing for exchangeability and adaptability. The Zaans Medical Centre is therefore efficient, flexible and future-proof.
Photos by mecanoo architecten unless noted otherwise
The patient experience played a crucial role in the design process. Positive distractions can reduce the stress of a hospital visit and advance recovery. The spacious multi-storey lobby has the feel of a welcoming public building. Semi-circular voids and sk...
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