Evidence-based design

Functional stratificationThe various facilities are no longer spread out, but linked together and interwoven between the departments for outpatient care and for diagnostics, the ICU and the operating theatre. This encourages cooperation and knowledge exchange. The facilities are organised so that the outpatient facilities and emergency room are located downstairs in the most dynamic environment, whereas the nursing rooms enjoy the tranquillity of the upper floors.Natural light and orientationThe public area offers structure and an overview. The atrium provides an orientation point as well as natural light to the building facades, even in the areas located at the lowest levels. In the outpatient facilities and the nursing ward, the waiting r... More

The Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital was in urgent need of renovation. EGM architecten renovated the departments, completed the Newborn Centre, the Oncology Centre and part of the Perinatal Centre. These renovations make the hospital up-to-date and ready for the future. The Newborn Centre received a mix of luxury accommodation and birthing rooms with hotel-like style. Bamboo, quiet yet fresh material, colour use and the abundance of light create a warm healing environment. A major operation was the realisation of the Oncological Centre. Outpatient, laboratory, clinic and polyclinic were previously housed in different parts of the hospital, but now they are placed together. A large, open reception plaza – with natural light and views –... More

The Jeroen Bosch Hospital seeks to be the most patient-friendly hospital in Netherlands. EGM architects translated this desire into a building with a clever layout, ample daylight, playful interior and accessible, green outdoor spaces. Human scaleThe Jeroen Bosch Hospital building is the largest non-academic hospital in the Netherlands. It arises from a merger of three smaller hospitals and the collaboration with other institutions. A comprehensive analysis of the organisation lies on the basis of the design. This resulted in a modern and smoothly functioning complex.The hospital consists of four elongated building components, among which gardens are created. With a small boulevard, which connects the buildings, the extensive complex was ab... More