MONOPOLI - FASANO HOSPITAL

CLIENT

Apulia Region, ASL BARI

ARCHITECTURE

Arch. Albert De Pineda, Pinearq SLP

LOCATION

Monopoli (BA)

MARKET

Healthcare Building

SURFACE

63.000 mq

YEAR

Design: 2015 – 2017
Completion of works: 2024

EXPERTISE

Concept, preliminary and detailed design
Acoustic design
Fire prevention design
Safety coordination during design and works
Supervision of works

FEATURES

Beds: 299
Surgical rooms: 9
LEED v4 CS
WELL v4
Replanting of Monumental Olive Trees

This is a new first-level hospital designed as “a hospital in a park”; the area is partially occupied by vegetable crops and tree plants intended for agricultural production, predominantly olive and carob trees.

An essential principle of the design is to ensure that the new structure is proportionate to the delicate landscape in which it is set, making it as eco-sustainable as possible and fostering a dialogue with the surrounding green areas.

The Architectural Concept

The alternation of open and closed spaces, typical of Apulian farmhouses and rural buildings, has been reinterpreted in the project as a continuum between the external public space and the hospital’s internal environment. This design approach, “in tune with the local landscape,” serves as the foundational element of the aesthetic and functional quality of the new building. The modular and expandable structure of the new hospital is organized around garden courtyards arranged at different levels. The courtyard geometry integrates with the surrounding landscape of the prevailing agricultural pattern, effectively extending it artificially. The replanting of monumental olive trees in the vacant areas of the project site helps to weave together and strengthen the existing olive grove.
It is important to note the assessments and evaluations conducted by the specialized team in environmental and hydraulic safety. An environmental strategic assessment of the urban planning variant was prepared, along with a review to determine the need for an environmental impact assessment.
The concept of “humanization” is particularly significant, placing the individual and their needs at the center of the spatial organization process. This focus has driven the design team to propose a project that concretely meets the needs of various user categories (patients, staff, visitors, and citizens) who will utilize the facility. The outcome is undoubtedly a new hospital that harmonizes technological complexities with human dimensions, providing users with healthy environments and accommodating workspaces for staff.

The plants

The hospital is distinguished by its exceptional facilities. Energy generation relies on a complex array of technologies that work together to achieve the highest energy efficiency. The building’s roof features an extensive photovoltaic and thermal solar array, along with air-cooled chillers, and the backup boilers are of the condensing type. The air treatment systems are designed with particular attention to reducing ventilation energy use and minimizing the risk of legionella.
The building is equipped with a dense network of specialized systems that enable the digitalization of hospital activities and centralization of numerous functions. Security systems ensure effective emergency management, with three powerful generators available for support.