Villeneuve d’Ascq Private hospital

Villeneuve d'Ascq

This hospital is part of a campaign to modernise regional healthcare provision to promote better quality patient care. Situated on the periphery of Villeneuve d’Ascq in the neighbourhood of Le Recueil, it ensures the harmonious transition from the scale of the large out-of-town shops to that of the surrounding residential areas.

Its dark grey brick facades, a take on the vernacular architecture of this region of northern France, give it a contemporary feel and a powerful identity, respectful of regional culture.Its plan in the form of a comb ensures flexibility for future use.

Glazed galleries link the different treatment units.

Designing the medical facilities without wards above reduces technical and functional constraints. This decision marks a clear evolution in the spatial organisation of hospitals.

Location

20 avenue Reconnaissance, 59657 Villeneuve d’Ascq Cedex

Client

Générale de Santé, Icade Promotion

Project cost (ex.tax)

€41 million (2012 value)

Area

22 700 sq.m.

Scope of services

Standard public works contract + Coordination

Competition

2007

Completion

2012

Brief

General hospital with 225 hospital and outpatient beds

Themes

adaptability, flexibility, efficiency. Welcome and public image

Materials

brick and coloured glass

Lead architect

Pargade

Engineering consultant

EGIS Nord

Quantity surveyor

Martin & Guiheneuf

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