1st Prize in Contest.
The building consists of a ground floor and first floor, with a basement for parking and storage. The rooftop is accessible only for maintenance. The center is structured around a sequence of light courtyards that allow for ventilation and lighting of the different rooms. It has a contemporary exterior appearance, based on a perforated ceramic prism that sits and rests on a volume finished with prefabricated concrete panels. The ground floor contains the entrance and reception, accompanied by the administration area, adult clinic, minor surgery, pediatric clinic, and support services. The first floor houses health education, staff area, and support services.
TECHNICAL SHEET
Project: Mediterranean North Health Center
Location: Avda. del Mediterráneo s/n in Almería
Developer: Andalusian Health Service
Completion: Year 2010
Team: José Ángel Ferrer (Chief Architect), Javier de Simón, Antonio Palenzuela, Antonio García
Technical Architect: Manuel Alonso
Collaborators: ICC Laboratory
Contractor: Construcciones Tejera
Built area: 1,352.38 m2
