Etablissements Hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois Extension

Nytt bygg for polikliniske operasjoner

The new building at Etablissements Hospitaliers du Nord Vaudois addresses the growing demand for outpatient surgery spaces, providing necessary relief to the current facilities. Designed to stand out with its simple lines and balanced volumetry, it marks the beginning of a planned extension of the hospital complex.

Fem-etasjes bygg med parkeringshus

Erected on a plot of 7,781 m2, the building features a total volume of 14,951 m3 SIA distributed over five floors. It includes two administrative levels, each spanning 1,000 m2, and a hospital platform on level 3 with operating theatres, a sterilization area, patient beds, a waiting room, and an examination room. The building's HVAC technical centers are situated on a 535 m2 attic floor. The construction also features an above-ground parking garage due to unfavorable subsoil conditions.

Bygg basert på fundamentpæler

Structurally, the building relies on a network of foundation piles to overcome the poor quality of the subsoil in Yverdon. The load-bearing system comprises reinforced concrete slabs supported on piers, with vertical circulation cages providing bracing. The façade design accommodates various uses while maintaining a uniform appearance, allowing flexibility and adaptation to user needs.

Prosjektutvikling av CCHE Architecture

The project was developed by CCHE Architecture SA, Lausanne, and was completed within a year, from June 2008 to June 2009, with a slight extension of the contract timeline by three months to add an extra administrative floor. The building is now fully integrated into the hospital's master plan, aiming for completion by 2015.