The purpose of this study project was to experiment at the interface between architecture and the ‘healing environment’, a recurring theme in today’s healthcare sector.

The project involved designing an asthma clinic to be located within a particularly urban environment where air quality frequently leaves much to be desired. This apparent contradiction gave rise to stringent requirements in terms of the architectural quality of the building. The unconventional siting of lifts and a differentiated network of interior spaces are among the means employed to allow the architectural design itself to become an integral part of the treatment method.