Client: Ministry of Public Works & Housing
Location: Amman, Jordan
Plot Size: 6,500 m²
Built-Up Area: 20,558 m²
Construction Cost: 22,000,000 USD
Starting Date: August 2015
Completion Date: July 2017
Affiliation: Medical Planner Husam Tuffaha
Services Provided: Architectural & Engineering Design, Supervision
Challenge:
With the existing Al-Bashir emergency department struggling to accommodate its patient load, the need for a new, highly efficient facility was urgent. The previous emergency department’s mere 55-bed capacity proved insufficient for the 580,000 annual patients it served, while limited parking, traffic congestion, and inadequate connectivity to the main hospital compounded the challenges. Creating a modern, expansive emergency building to address these issues while minimizing disruption to ongoing hospital operations required a forward-thinking, well-coordinated design strategy.
Approach:
Dar Al Omran tackled these challenges by designing a state-of-the-art emergency department that expanded capacity and enhanced functionality. Key strategies included halving the distance between the new emergency building and the main hospital to improve accessibility, creating multiple dedicated entrances for walk-in patients and service vehicles to streamline traffic flow, and integrating new parking facilities to alleviate congestion. In addition, the design incorporated a helipad to enable emergency air transfers, positioning the facility as a central hub for critical care. By combining strategic space planning, innovative connectivity solutions, and expanded capacity, the design ensured both patient and staff needs were met.
Impact:
The newly constructed emergency building has significantly transformed Al-Bashir Hospital’s ability to handle its patient volume. The increased capacity, improved traffic flow, and enhanced connectivity have alleviated the bottlenecks that once plagued the hospital. Dar Al Omran’s comprehensive approach not only resolved longstanding issues but also set a new benchmark for emergency medical facility design in the region, ensuring better care for patients and more efficient operations for staff.
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