New Sant Pau i Santa Creu Hospital - Barcelona

2010 Silvia Barbera - Bonell i Gil Arquitectes - Josep Lluís Canosa - Francesc Rius i Camps The new Sant Pau Hospital is located in the northern triangle of the historic site, dominated by the early 20th-century buildings designed by architect Domènech i Montaner. The topography and various urban boundaries pose two situations: the current hospital entrance that faces the Eixample and the Sagrada Familia, and the proposed building that faces the Ronda del Mig. The new hospital consists of two clearly differentiated zones. One contains the service program, and the other is for hospitalization, linked by an "intermediate" area that acts as a lobby. The service building faces and rests on Mas Casanovas street, assuming the role of the plot's boundary building. The hospital area is formalized as "fingers" of a hand that extend into the green space separating it from the old hospital, achieving a smaller building footprint and a more subtle relationship with the old pavilions.

Vall d'Hebron Hospital - Barcelona

2012 Estudi PSP Arquitectura This is a particularly unique intervention in the General Hospital building. The project arises from the need to rationalize and concentrate the different surgical areas, post-operative recovery, and acute care areas, as well as the desire to create a new vertical communication core to expedite the transfer of patients and resolve the crossing of public circulation.

Puigvert Foundation Pavilion - Barcelona

2012 Alfredo Arribas y Lluís Tejero Arquitectos The new pavilion is a building with an area of almost 12,000 m2 distributed over 7 floors, 5 of which are below ground level, which posed significant challenges. The first, the fact that it had to be built underground and next to the Foundation's Clinic pavilion, a 7-story building and therefore very large. Another challenge was at the operational level, as construction had to be carried out without interrupting the normal operation of the Fundació Puigvert. Alfredo Arribas and Lluís Tejero Architects devised a floor organization based on two perpendicular axes from which the spatial distribution is structured. It is necessary to emphasize the multiple functional measures of the project - on the other hand, an imperative in a healthcare building.

University Hospital - Sincelejo (Colombia)

2015 Cano y Escario Proposal for the hospital area will double the surface area of the old Sincelejo Hospital (22,000 m2), built in 1967, facilitating the projection of the provision of Health Services in the Department, elevating it to the third level of care and resolving the obsolescence and insufficiency of the current physical infrastructure.

Hospitals of the future: design, engineering, and well-being

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Healthcare infrastructure is fundamental to our society, and its design has constantly evolved to adapt to the changing needs of medical care.

With over 40 years of experience, SOCOTEC is a well-established engineering firm in the transformation of hospitals, integrating sustainable and patient-centered solutions.

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From the renovation of existing buildings to the construction of new complexes, such as BIOSANITARY CAMPUS OF CIUDAD REAL, our experts ensure that healthcare facilities meet the highest standards of quality and well-being.

The renovation and rehabilitation of hospital infrastructure involves a comprehensive update of building systems. The goal is to create spaces that promote patient well-being and recovery, where comfort and tranquility are paramount.

To achieve this, spaces are designed where mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are efficiently integrated, without compromising aesthetics or functionality. Through elements such as natural lighting, adequate ventilation, and the use of healthy materials, we create environments that promote patient recovery and health.

Healthcare renovation engineering projects

Infanta Sofía Hospital Expansion in San Sebastián de los Reyes

Building healthier, more comfortable hospitals

Location: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid

Client: Comunidad de Madrid

Status: Completed

Area: 4.200 m²

Year: 2024

Scope

Construction Management
Health and Safety Management

Photography: Enero Arquitectura

Beyond improving the healthcare infrastructure, SOCOTEC, responsible for construction management and health and safety, has materialized and managed the execution of the works, with a special focus on salutogenic aspects.

→ A prime example of this approach is the rooftop plant, dedicated to outdoor recreation and rehabilitation, which offers patients and their companions a tranquil and revitalizing space with panoramic views and rest areas

Location: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid

Client: Comunidad de Madrid

Status: Completed

Area: 4.200 m²

Year: 2024

Scope

Construction Management
Health and Safety Management

Photography: Enero Arquitectura

Además de mejorar la infraestructura sanitaria, SOCOTEC, a cargo de la Dirección de obra y la Dirección de la Seguridad y Salud, ha materializado y gestionado la ejecución de las obras, poniendo especial énfasis en los aspectos salutogénicos

→ Un ejemplo destacado de este enfoque es la planta de cubierta, dedicada a la zona de esparcimiento y rehabilitación al aire libre, que ofrece a los pacientes y sus acompañantes un espacio tranquilo y revitalizante con vistas panorámicas y zonas de descanso

Modernist Hospital Complex of the Santa Creu and Sant Pau in Barcelona

Heritage recovery

After a complex rehabilitation process, the Modernist Hospital of Sant Pau i la Santa Creu has recovered its original splendor, consolidating itself as the largest Modernist architectural complex in Europe. x

Prior to the execution of the works, a rigorous process of research and historical documentation was carried out to ensure fidelity to the original vision of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The 30 teams of architects studied in detail the original configuration of the buildings, the construction materials used, and the arrangement of the ornamental elements.

SOCOTEC, as a specialized engineering firm in heritage, collaborated on this project by carrying out structural studies, construction management, and structural rehabilitation of various pavilions. Ensuring the stability and durability of the buildings, preserving their historical and artistic value for their change of use.

Location Barcelona

Client Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Foundation

Status Completed

Area 29,500 m²

Year 2009

Scope

Structural Engineering Study
Structural Engineering Project
Construction Management

Photography Robert Ramos, courtesy of Sant Pau

Location Barcelona

Client Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Foundation

Status Completed

Area 29,500 m²

Year 2009

Scope

Structural Engineering Study
Structural Engineering Project
Construction Management

Photography Robert Ramos, courtesy of Sant Pau

Ubicación: Barcelona

Cliente: Fundació Hospital de Sant Pau i Santa Creu

Estado: Construido

Superficie: 29.500 m²

Año: 2009

Alcance

Estudio Estructural
Proyecto ingeniería estructural
Dirección de Obra

Fotografías Robert Ramos, cortesía de Sant Pau

The future of hospital architecture: towards more human and efficient spaces

Hospitals of the future are transforming to offer more patient-centered and efficient care. They are being designed as more flexible, technological, and sustainable spaces. Key features of these new hospitals include:

A greater focus on outpatient care: Fewer beds and more space for consultations and short-stay procedures.
Technology at the service of health: The use of digital tools to improve communication, data management, and patient care.
Patient-centered design: More comfortable and welcoming spaces, with individual rooms and shorter circuits.
Sustainability: The use of renewable energies and ecological materials to reduce environmental impact.
Integration into healthcare networks: Collaboration with other healthcare centers and promotion of home care.
Adaptation to changing needs: Flexible structures that can adapt to new technologies and the needs of the population.

Velindre Cancer Centre

A point of reference for health and sustainability

SOCOTEC, in collaboration with SACYR, has contributed to the construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales, a center of excellence in oncology that combines sustainability and innovation. The building, spanning 200,000 square meters, offers a patient-centered care environment, prioritizing patient well-being and recovery.

Sustainability: Use of natural materials, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly design.
Humanization: Bright spaces, healthy materials, and a design that promotes social interaction and privacy.
Innovation: Integration of efficient technologies and cutting-edge construction solutions.

International recognition

The Velindre Cancer Centre has received international recognition for its innovative design and commitment to health and wellbeing, winning the award for Best Future Healthcare Design at the European Healthcare Design Awards.

Sustainability: Use of natural materials, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly design.
Humanization: Bright spaces, healthy materials, and a design that promotes social interaction and privacy.
Innovation: Integration of efficient technologies and cutting-edge construction solutions.

International recognition

SOCOTEC has contributed its expertise in sustainability and circularity, demonstrating that engineering can play a pivotal role in creating more humane and efficient healthcare spaces.

More SOCOTEC expertise in healthcare buildings

New Sant Pau i Santa Creu Hospital - Barcelona
2010
Silvia Barbera - Bonell i Gil Arquitectes - Josep Lluís Canosa - Francesc Rius i Camps
- The new Sant Pau Hospital is located in the northern triangle of the historic site, dominated by the early 20th-century buildings designed by architect Domènech i Montaner. The topography and various urban boundaries pose two situations: the current hospital entrance that faces the Eixample and the Sagrada Familia, and the proposed building that faces the Ronda del Mig. The new hospital consists of two clearly differentiated zones. One contains the service program, and the other is for hospitalization, linked by an "intermediate" area that acts as a lobby. The service building faces and rests on Mas Casanovas street, assuming the role of the plot's boundary building. The hospital area is formalized as "fingers" of a hand that extend into the green space separating it from the old hospital, achieving a smaller building footprint and a more subtle relationship with the old pavilions.
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Vall d'Hebron Hospital - Barcelona
2012
Estudi PSP Arquitectura
- This is a particularly unique intervention in the General Hospital building. The project arises from the need to rationalize and concentrate the different surgical areas, post-operative recovery, and acute care areas, as well as the desire to create a new vertical communication core to expedite the transfer of patients and resolve the crossing of public circulation.
Read + Read -
Puigvert Foundation Pavilion - Barcelona
2012
Alfredo Arribas y Lluís Tejero Arquitectos
- The new pavilion is a building with an area of almost 12,000 m2 distributed over 7 floors, 5 of which are below ground level, which posed significant challenges. The first, the fact that it had to be built underground and next to the Foundation's Clinic pavilion, a 7-story building and therefore very large. Another challenge was at the operational level, as construction had to be carried out without interrupting the normal operation of the Fundació Puigvert. Alfredo Arribas and Lluís Tejero Architects devised a floor organization based on two perpendicular axes from which the spatial distribution is structured. It is necessary to emphasize the multiple functional measures of the project - on the other hand, an imperative in a healthcare building.
Read + Read -
University Hospital - Sincelejo (Colombia)
2015
Cano y Escario
- Proposal for the hospital area will double the surface area of the old Sincelejo Hospital (22,000 m2), built in 1967, facilitating the projection of the provision of Health Services in the Department, elevating it to the third level of care and resolving the obsolescence and insufficiency of the current physical infrastructure.
Read + Read -