stone-clad rectangular gate frames hospital entrance in tehran

Archoffice redesigns Moayeri Hospital Entrance in Tehran

Archoffice, led by AmirHossein Alavizadeh, redesigns the Moayeri Hospital Entrance in Tehran to address challenges posed by its state of disarray and lack of identity or definition. The new entrance, adjacent to an emergency ramp, features two overlapping frames, with the larger frame encompassing both the entrance and the ramp, creating a unified element from a distance. The smaller frame functions as the entrance for people and ambulances. Parallel design along the north and south sides aligns with the site and pavement, creating a volumetric effect in harmony with the interior and exterior space. A security room is strategically placed next to the former building’s entrance, ensuring better control of complex entry and exit.

all images courtesy of AmirHossein Alavizadeh

travertine stone serves as the primary material

Interrupted walls with a specific rhythm cover the emergency ramp section, visually connecting the sidewalk and street space with the hospital complex. The space between the walls is enclosed with iron handrails, maintaining a cohesive connection. Cream-colored travertine stone serves as the primary material for the surrounding walls and entrance frame. The design team at Archoffice settles upon the same material extending it to the guard room walls for a harmonious aesthetic. The facade of adjacent buildings aligns with the main building’s design, providing a unified identity for the hospital’s southern body. The frame, constructed with concrete, features an iron covering in the top part and a metal sheet in the lower part, fostering a cohesive relationship with the travertine stone due to its light color.

the new design features two overlapping frames, creating a unified element visible from a distance

the larger frame encompasses both the entrance and the adjacent emergency ramp

the smaller frame serves as the entrance for people and ambulances, optimizing functionality

parallel design along the north and south sides aligns with the site and pavement for a volumetric effect

a strategically placed security room enhances control over complex entry and exit points

interrupted walls with a specific rhythm cover the emergency ramp, connecting sidewalk and street spaces

iron handrails enclose the space between walls, maintaining a cohesive connection in the design

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project info:

name: Moayeri Hospital Entrance

architect: Archoffice | @archoffice.iran

lead architect: AmirHossein Alavizadeh

design team: Behnam Jeyhani

location: Tehran, Iran

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom