Project Description
FROM THE ARCHITECTS:
The architecture firm, 3XN A/S won the design contest to build the new BørneRiget with their design ‘Playfully Logical,' which symbolically takes its point of departure with two hands that stretch theirs ‘fingers’ into the light, into the city, and into the green. The design was revealed at Rigshospitalet on the 31st of August 2017. 3XN has prepared the design proposal in collaboration with Arkitema Architects K/S, NIRAS, Arkitekt Kristine Jensens Tegnestue and Rosan Bosch.
“Hands” are the metaphorical and organizational principle implemented in the entire building. Each “hand” is defined with a public “wrist”, providing a lounge area for the family during the stay at the hosptial. Each ‘finger’ offers patient bays and at the end of each finger winter gardens. The gardens stretch to the second floor, unfolding with different themes and experiences that accommodate the various patients’ needs. The organizational structure of the design ensures short distances between each area – including the gardens at a maximum range of 7 – 20 meters – similar to a standard house.
"The ambition is to create a hospital with a home-esque and informal atmosphere where patients and their families will have a safe journey with relatable contexts and playful frameworks. It is crucial that children and their families feel protected in the course of treatment and that they can maintain the best possible quality of life."
– Stig Vesterager Gothelf, Design Manager, and Partner – 3XN