Serena Del Mar Hospital

The main lobby of the building is designed with serene palette of local materials evoking a general sense of calm. The lobby looks out to a continuous garden of green bamboo.

The building consists of a circulation spine in between a linear bar structure, accommodating labs and offices, and a bamboo garden that extends from one end of the hospital to the other. Five wings project towards the lake, forming garden courtyards between them.

A linear courtyard planted entirely with bamboo, creates separation and privacy between the inpatient wings and public outpatient services. Glass elevators, stairs, and public corridors are organized around the bamboo garden, which offers a soothing visual constant, making it easy for visitors to orient themselves and navigate around the hospital.

Each patient room is flooded with natural light and views overlooking the lake and gardens. Motorized sliding exterior shutters filter sunlight and are controlled individually for each room, giving patients more autonomy and control over their room environment.

Lighting is recessed and integrated within walls and ceilings to provide indirect illumination, which contributes to a calm environment and avoids glare when seen from patients lying in beds looking up at the ceiling in both patient rooms and corridors.

An interstitial floor at the third level provides a clear open space for mechanical services, medical equipment, and distribution, with the flexibility of being able to add and replace equipment as technology and needs evolve.