aya es-saadaoui, Salma ZAABAK
student
University of Florence
Morocco
Architecture
Following the Programmatic Design of the University Hospital Complex of the EUROMED University of Fès, a second phase was dedicated to the project in order to… more
Tamer ElSerafi
advisor
Cairo University, Faculty of Engineering Architecture Department.
Egypt
Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is the Head of the Architecture Department and Director of the Master of Science… more
The Medina Hospitalière is a compelling architectural response that thoughtfully integrates High Environmental Quality (HQE) principles within a healthcare setting. Its design sensitively reflects cultural and climatic contexts, particularly in its reinterpretation of traditional Moroccan medina elements. The innovative use of sustainable materials, like Ductal Concrete for the canopy system, demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and efficient resource management, especially through the creative stormwater collection strategy. The project's emphasis on natural ventilation via wind towers significantly contributes to energy efficiency and user comfort. While conceptually robust, further detailing of interior spatial arrangements and functional zoning could enhance operational clarity and workflow efficiency. Overall, this design sets a commendable precedent for sustainable healthcare architecture, successfully blending tradition with modern ecological sensibilities.
Dear Dr. Tamer ElSerafi,
Thank you sincerely for taking the time to review and provide such a thoughtful analysis of the Medina Hospitalière project. Your expertise and attention to detail are truly invaluable.
We deeply appreciate your recognition of the project’s integration of High Environmental Quality (HQE) principles and its alignment with cultural and climatic contexts, particularly the reinterpretation of traditional Moroccan medina elements.
Your constructive note regarding the need for further detailing of interior spatial arrangements and functional zoning is particularly insightful. We will prioritize refining these aspects to strengthen operational clarity and workflow efficiency in future iterations.