atelier thomas pucher: salzburg regional hospital

'salzburg regional hospital' by atelier thomas pucher, salzburg, austria
all images courtesy atelier thomas pucher


graz-based atelier thomas pucher has designed the winning competition proposal for the 'salzburg regional hospital',
bringing a recovery facility to the city of salzburg, austria. merging function and flexibility, the 'double-comb' structure
organizes treatment and examination rooms within a cross-shaped area containing the ward and nursery. a laboratory
enclosed with solid slabs wraps the perimeter of the site, seamlessly integrating the program into the entire building.
the strategic placement of the wings and spaces minimizes distances between entities, guaranteeing optimal performance
for daily activities.

responding to the urban surroundings, the combination of the solid structure, parking garage and arrangement of the complex
will work together to buffer the internal spaces from the noise of the nearby train lines, creating a peaceful and healing atmosphere
for patients. green spaces are integrated along the buildings length, creating pocket parks of diverse sizes and textures for
contemplation and relaxation for visitors, staff and families and to accelerate rehabilitation for patients. phase one of the
project will be completed in 2015.



view from the surrounding urban context



street elevation



courtyard



atrium



aerial view



site plan



floor plan / level 0



section


project info:


architect: atelier thomas pucher, graz, austria
client: SALK - salzburger landeskliniken
competition: 2010-2011, 1st prize in open international competition (three stages)
status: completion 2015 (first phase)