Polyclinic and Maternity Centre in Syria

Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)

Project idea

This project deals with the establishment of a Polyclinic and Obstetric Center in Syria after war.
A newly-developed country needs basic care facilities. Those already in the country need immediate examination and restoration of their health. The provision of care is a fundamental human right and must exist in every circumstance. As a place, the capital Damascus is proposed, as it has a milder climate and easy accessibility.

Project description

The aim is that this clinic will be a lure for scientists of the Western world, for Syrian immigrants to provide a sense of security to return to the royal lands, to be a place that promotes not only health but also education so that future generations are up to date basic prevention and health issues.
With the end of the war and the repatriation of the Syrians, a new beginning for the state begins. Their nation is born again, life is born again in the country.
This is the basic principle of design.

Technical information

At the same time, the construction should be relatively fast with resistance materials readily available for durability and expansion purposes. Spaces must offer more sense than health care services, be a center of primary care focusing on man. It is essential to have an information and legal protection - rights area. As far as materiality is concerned, we want a combination of traditional - popular with modern, and strategic so that the building can converse with the spirit of its users as well as the integration of cultural elements. The people of Syria with Islam religion have several peculiarities, which must be taken into account. It is of the greatest importance through architecture to build trust between the patriots and the Western world.
Basic elements of the architectural composition are the development of spaces around a patio / courtyard, the separation of the interior into flexible spaces, the separation into public areas, care and personnel, horizontal and vertical communication for future expansion, integration of Arab Art motifs with modern design, canvas and bioclimatic design.
The complex consists of the Polyclinic, the Obstetrics Center, the Conference Center, the Doctors' Hostels, the Hostels for visitors and the Catering Area.