OPEN architekci were commissioned the project of a new Children's Hospital of the Medical University of Warsaw after winning the architectural competition in 2009. The constrution of the project has already started in 2012 and has its completion planned in 2014. The hospital building facilitates examination and treatment of children from Warsaw and the whole country. Each hospital clinic houses teaching and research spaces for scientific work.

The greatest design challange was to implement an extensive programme imposed by the Client, and to fit in the existing surroundings in a harmonious way that would improve the quality of that space.

The design consists of the main volume of a glass block that includes the communication and lounge zones and connects perpendicular wings of hospital units. The building's design is based on a flexible structural scheme, allowing to be adapted in the future to the needs of advaned medical technology.

The hospital is a 7-story building arranged around green areas accessible from the groundfloor level, allowing daylight to penetrate the building. The park of 3000 sq meters sourrounding the hospital would be available for all users, patients, medical staff, students and visitors.

The whole design reflects the desire to create a child-friendly building, that would provide comfortable conditions for all users.

SPDSK, the Autonomous Public Children’s Clinic Hospital of the Medical University of Warsaw is a cutting-edge pediatric hospital in Poland. With 535 beds—including 453 for kids and 37 for newborn babies—it can accommodate more patients than its predecessors combined.

The hospital will be home to 28 departments that are responsible for medical treatment, research into new treatments & procedures, as well as educating young medics. By providing such comprehensive services in one giant facility, SPDSK sets an example that other hospitals should aspire to follow.

Knauf Ceiling Solutions crafted a line of ceiling tiles specifically tailored for the healthcare industry. According to the risk level of infection, varied materials were selected. For example, in operating theatres, Knauf Ceiling Solutions proposed METAL Q-Clip unperforated ceiling tiles with BioGuard finish that are designed to prevent bacteria buildup and also come coupled with silicone gaskets ensuring top-notch airtightness within the system.

These specifically coated metal tiles are designed to be hygienic and effective, with their Bioguard finish tested to an ISO class 3 standard (ISO 14644-1). This ensures that the growth of bacteria, moulds or yeasts is suppressed in a safe yet powerful manner.

To ensure the highest quality of examinations, magnetic resonance imaging rooms feature BIOGUARD ACOUSTIC straight-cut tiles with sealed board edges. Not only is it ISO class 5-rated and suitable for cleanroom environments (accredited by ISO 14644-1 testing), but its outstanding acoustic properties also heighten patient and doctor comfort during exams.

To ensure air-tightness, the ceiling tiles were fitted onto a specialized grid made from aluminium—ideal for cleanrooms. This special gasket allows maximum hygiene and also ensures that no particles enter or escape from the room. The Clean-Room grid makes this system proficiently installed to provide optimal results in any type of space.

Corridors tend to be rather noisy areas, however sound-absorbing ceilings can help reduce reverberation. PERLA OP 0.95 tiles were the perfect fit for hospital sections away from operating rooms while BIOGUARD ACOUSTIC tiles worked great in their proximity.

Solutions Used:

> BIOGUARD ACOUSTIC Board & Tegular 15/90
> METAL Q-Clip F, Unperforated, RAL 9010 with BioGuard coating
> PERLA OP 0.95 Board & Tegular 15/90
> NEEVA Board
> NEWTONE Board