Erasmus university
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Project • By EGM architects • Hospitals
ERASMUS MC
INTRODUCTION
After 12 years of preparations and 8 years of construction, the biggest university medical centre in the Netherlands has opened in the centre of Rotterdam: the Erasmus MC. The newbuilding transforms the university medical centre from a cluster of separate buildings into a small medical city that is home every day to 13,500 staff, 4,500 students and thousands of patients. EGM is responsible for both the architecture and the interior design of the new Erasmus MC.
Everything in the new 207,000 m² university medical centre revolves around creating a Healing Environment thatlowers stress levels during hospital visits,quickensthe recovery of patients, and provides a pleasant working environment for staff. Spacious circ... More
Project • By Gerard Frishert (GÉÈF) • Universities
Glasswork Art for Erasmus University Rotterdam
Budget, atmosphere and safety. These were the requirements for the works of art in glass that were recently placed at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Architect and artist Gerard Frishert (GÉÈF) cooperated closely with others such as GlasBewerkingsbedrijf Brabant (GBB) in a highly successful effort to grace and enrich the somewhat austere construction from the 1960s with glass masterpieces.
Earlier this year, the Erasmus University Rotterdam had expressed its wish to improve the atmospheric appearance of its building without compromising its original character. Gerard Frishert restored the structure to its basic design and subsequently conceived and designed various additions. Notably, two glass work masterpieces were included in his de... More