Small Hospitals, Big Ideas | California, USA

A Moveable, Self-Contained System.

Each suite contains 2 beds with all necessary equipment, services and connectivity. The suites can be subdivided for private configurations. These units are arranged on an isolated grid of ovlons where specific lavouts can be created according to the hospital's specific programmatic requirements. They are designed to provide controllable indirect natural light as well as enhanced air-filtering capabilities that mutually benefit patients, staff and the facility itself. As expansion is required, pre-engineered units are delivered to the hospital site and launched' onto the network grid.

Although the hospital sits on a bed of isolators above-grade, the facility is fully accessible to the disabled, where the various entries welcome all those who visit. A complete cluster creates an efficient, autonomous environment where local residents receive quality care, and where medical professionals and staff can work efficiently as never before. The Kaiser-Permanente Thrive Center's configuration can be maximized literally on the fly, with its network of key moveable room units in order to meet the ever-changing and growing needs of the community.

Client: Kaiser-Permanente | Location: Lancaster, California | Total Floor Area: 125,000 SF / 11,612.5 m2 (0-∞) | Budget: N/A | Completed: Competition, 2011

Concept Design: HTDSTUDIO

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