The intention of the new paediatric unit is to create a house that is not just a traditional hospital building, but a children’s department based on the idea that confidence and trust is essential in any hospital stay and especially essential when children are the patients.
Facts
Client
Helse Sunnmøre HF/Helsebygg Midt-Norge
Address
Ålesund, Norway
Size
5,550 m², 35 beds
Year
2005-2011
Competition
1st prize in architectural competition. 2005
Engineering
COWI AS, NGI
Architect
C.F. Møller Architects
Landscape
Schønherr Norge
Artist
Britt Juul, Torhild Berg
Awards
Awards
1st prize in architectural competition. 2005
The building is constructed around a central hall separated into an indoor and an outdoor part. The attractive and light surroundings connect related functions and the building is easily comprehended for patients and visitors.
