Sowing Seeds of Hope
Location:
Typology:
Work:
Kharkive, Ukraine
Primary Health Care
Collaborative
Role:
Category:
Year:
Designer, BIM
Sustainable
2024
The project outlines the design principles and approaches employed in the Sowing Seeds of Hope project, a primary healthcare building situated in Kharkiv, Ukraine, amidst the backdrop of conflict. Guided by principles of spatial organization, modularity, and integration with the surrounding landscape, the project aimed to create a multifunctional space that transcends its healthcare role to become a vibrant community center. Through careful zoning, sizing, and visualization, the design team crafted a cohesive spatial layout conducive to healing and interaction. Modular construction methods were adopted to enhance flexibility and cost-effectiveness, both in building construction and landscape design. Central to the project's ethos is the seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces, offering visitors diverse experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. The abstract underscores the project's overarching goal of accelerating the healing process through thoughtful design, creating spaces that cater to social interaction, relaxation, and engagement, while respecting the privacy of each area.
BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
Streamlining our approach, we devised logical spatial arrangements within each zone and sought cohesive connections between zones using bubble diagrams.
PHYSICAL PROGRAM
We then visualized the overarching morphology of each space, accounting for suggested dimensions and interconnections.
UKRAINE
In Ukraine the expected annual hottest-day temperature could increase from 2°C to 7°C above the one in 1850–1900. The scenario in which that temperature would increase by 2°C is expected to be reached in 2030 by the IPCC. In Odessa and Kiev that would mean peaks at 35 to 40°C during the hottest months and more hot days like those we observe in August (33°C).
KHARKIV
Kharkiv doesn’t have a lot of health structure around it (the closest is 21 km far). That’s the reason why we decided to have an evolving plan that can settle with the first four modules and can evolve up to nine modules if necessary (in case of a future population growth, for example). This also allows the principle to be deployed in a bigger variety of situations.
MODULARITY
Utilizing a modular framework as another guiding principle, we compartmentalized our zones into distinct blocks, exploring three modular typologies constructed from prefabricated straw bales. This modular approach not only facilitates phased construction but also enhances cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation.
CIRCULATION | CONFIGURATION
These diagrams informed decisions regarding spatial adjacencies, identifying which spaces should be proximate and which should remain separate. Circulation pathways for both staff and patients were conceptually mapped out at this stage.
LANDSCAPE MODULARIZATION
Echoing the modularity of the building itself, we modularized the landscape, fostering an interactive dialogue between the interior and exterior environments. Pathways and pavements were meticulously organized, with 16 distinct spaces elucidated through isometric diagrams.
Our overarching aim is twofold: to create a versatile space that transcends its primary healthcare function, transforming into a community hub where healing processes can flourish, and to offer visitors diverse experiential encounters, both inside and outside the project. We endeavored to ensure that wherever one ventures within the building, they are met with captivating exterior vistas, each space imbued with its own unique ambiance. Respecting the privacy of each area was also a paramount concern. Aligned with these principles, we seek to cultivate healing atmospheres within the space, fostering a sense of belonging and expediting the recovery process. To this end, spaces were designed to facilitate social interaction, relaxation, and engagement, with provisions made for communal gatherings, reading areas, culinary activities, childcare facilities, and other diverse experiences.
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
According to the Ukrainian building code DBN V.2.6-31 : 2006 the targeted U value needed to be under 0,35 W/m².K with recommendation for being closer to 0,25 W/m².K. The zinc top coating is an economical cover and has a lifespan of up to 100 years. The insulation of the upper portion is made of wood wool and allows us to have a transmittance equal to 0.20. The insulating performance of the roof is therefore superior to the one required by Ukrainian standards. The roof rests on a wooden structure that rests on our walls and on posts inside the building.
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Sowing Seeds of Hope
Location:
Typology:
Work:
Kharkive, Ukraine
Primary Health Care
Collaborative
Role:
Category:
Year:
Designer, BIM
Sustainable
2024
The project outlines the design principles and approaches employed in the Sowing Seeds of Hope project, a primary healthcare building situated in Kharkiv, Ukraine, amidst the backdrop of conflict. Guided by principles of spatial organization, modularity, and integration with the surrounding landscape, the project aimed to create a multifunctional space that transcends its healthcare role to become a vibrant community center. Through careful zoning, sizing, and visualization, the design team crafted a cohesive spatial layout conducive to healing and interaction. Modular construction methods were adopted to enhance flexibility and cost-effectiveness, both in building construction and landscape design. Central to the project's ethos is the seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces, offering visitors diverse experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. The abstract underscores the project's overarching goal of accelerating the healing process through thoughtful design, creating spaces that cater to social interaction, relaxation, and engagement, while respecting the privacy of each area.
BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
Streamlining our approach, we devised logical spatial arrangements within each zone and sought cohesive connections between zones using bubble diagrams.
PHYSICAL PROGRAM
We then visualized the overarching morphology of each space, accounting for suggested dimensions and interconnections.
UKRAINE
In Ukraine the expected annual hottest-day temperature could increase from 2°C to 7°C above the one in 1850–1900. The scenario in which that temperature would increase by 2°C is expected to be reached in 2030 by the IPCC. In Odessa and Kiev that would mean peaks at 35 to 40°C during the hottest months and more hot days like those we observe in August (33°C).
KHARKIV
Kharkiv doesn’t have a lot of health structure around it (the closest is 21 km far). That’s the reason why we decided to have an evolving plan that can settle with the first four modules and can evolve up to nine modules if necessary (in case of a future population growth, for example). This also allows the principle to be deployed in a bigger variety of situations.
MODULARITY
Utilizing a modular framework as another guiding principle, we compartmentalized our zones into distinct blocks, exploring three modular typologies constructed from prefabricated straw bales. This modular approach not only facilitates phased construction but also enhances cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation.
CIRCULATION | CONFIGURATION
These diagrams informed decisions regarding spatial adjacencies, identifying which spaces should be proximate and which should remain separate. Circulation pathways for both staff and patients were conceptually mapped out at this stage.
LANDSCAPE MODULARIZATION
Echoing the modularity of the building itself, we modularized the landscape, fostering an interactive dialogue between the interior and exterior environments. Pathways and pavements were meticulously organized, with 16 distinct spaces elucidated through isometric diagrams.
Our overarching aim is twofold: to create a versatile space that transcends its primary healthcare function, transforming into a community hub where healing processes can flourish, and to offer visitors diverse experiential encounters, both inside and outside the project. We endeavored to ensure that wherever one ventures within the building, they are met with captivating exterior vistas, each space imbued with its own unique ambiance. Respecting the privacy of each area was also a paramount concern. Aligned with these principles, we seek to cultivate healing atmospheres within the space, fostering a sense of belonging and expediting the recovery process. To this end, spaces were designed to facilitate social interaction, relaxation, and engagement, with provisions made for communal gatherings, reading areas, culinary activities, childcare facilities, and other diverse experiences.
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
According to the Ukrainian building code DBN V.2.6-31 : 2006 the targeted U value needed to be under 0,35 W/m².K with recommendation for being closer to 0,25 W/m².K. The zinc top coating is an economical cover and has a lifespan of up to 100 years. The insulation of the upper portion is made of wood wool and allows us to have a transmittance equal to 0.20. The insulating performance of the roof is therefore superior to the one required by Ukrainian standards. The roof rests on a wooden structure that rests on our walls and on posts inside the building.
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Sowing Seeds of Hope
Location:
Typology:
Work:
Kharkive, Ukraine
Primary Health Care
Collaborative
Role:
Category:
Year:
Designer, BIM
Sustainable
2024
The project outlines the design principles and approaches employed in the Sowing Seeds of Hope project, a primary healthcare building situated in Kharkiv, Ukraine, amidst the backdrop of conflict. Guided by principles of spatial organization, modularity, and integration with the surrounding landscape, the project aimed to create a multifunctional space that transcends its healthcare role to become a vibrant community center. Through careful zoning, sizing, and visualization, the design team crafted a cohesive spatial layout conducive to healing and interaction. Modular construction methods were adopted to enhance flexibility and cost-effectiveness, both in building construction and landscape design. Central to the project's ethos is the seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces, offering visitors diverse experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. The abstract underscores the project's overarching goal of accelerating the healing process through thoughtful design, creating spaces that cater to social interaction, relaxation, and engagement, while respecting the privacy of each area.
BUBBLE DIAGRAMS
Streamlining our approach, we devised logical spatial arrangements within each zone and sought cohesive connections between zones using bubble diagrams.
PHYSICAL PROGRAM
We then visualized the overarching morphology of each space, accounting for suggested dimensions and interconnections.
UKRAINE
In Ukraine the expected annual hottest-day temperature could increase from 2°C to 7°C above the one in 1850–1900. The scenario in which that temperature would increase by 2°C is expected to be reached in 2030 by the IPCC. In Odessa and Kiev that would mean peaks at 35 to 40°C during the hottest months and more hot days like those we observe in August (33°C).
KHARKIV
Kharkiv doesn’t have a lot of health structure around it (the closest is 21 km far). That’s the reason why we decided to have an evolving plan that can settle with the first four modules and can evolve up to nine modules if necessary (in case of a future population growth, for example). This also allows the principle to be deployed in a bigger variety of situations.
MODULARITY
Utilizing a modular framework as another guiding principle, we compartmentalized our zones into distinct blocks, exploring three modular typologies constructed from prefabricated straw bales. This modular approach not only facilitates phased construction but also enhances cost-effectiveness and ease of implementation.
CIRCULATION | CONFIGURATION
These diagrams informed decisions regarding spatial adjacencies, identifying which spaces should be proximate and which should remain separate. Circulation pathways for both staff and patients were conceptually mapped out at this stage.
LANDSCAPE MODULARIZATION
Echoing the modularity of the building itself, we modularized the landscape, fostering an interactive dialogue between the interior and exterior environments. Pathways and pavements were meticulously organized, with 16 distinct spaces elucidated through isometric diagrams.
Our overarching aim is twofold: to create a versatile space that transcends its primary healthcare function, transforming into a community hub where healing processes can flourish, and to offer visitors diverse experiential encounters, both inside and outside the project. We endeavored to ensure that wherever one ventures within the building, they are met with captivating exterior vistas, each space imbued with its own unique ambiance. Respecting the privacy of each area was also a paramount concern. Aligned with these principles, we seek to cultivate healing atmospheres within the space, fostering a sense of belonging and expediting the recovery process. To this end, spaces were designed to facilitate social interaction, relaxation, and engagement, with provisions made for communal gatherings, reading areas, culinary activities, childcare facilities, and other diverse experiences.
STRUCTURAL DIAGRAM
According to the Ukrainian building code DBN V.2.6-31 : 2006 the targeted U value needed to be under 0,35 W/m².K with recommendation for being closer to 0,25 W/m².K. The zinc top coating is an economical cover and has a lifespan of up to 100 years. The insulation of the upper portion is made of wood wool and allows us to have a transmittance equal to 0.20. The insulating performance of the roof is therefore superior to the one required by Ukrainian standards. The roof rests on a wooden structure that rests on our walls and on posts inside the building.
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