The inspiration for this hospital design stems from widespread issues in Bangladeshi hospitals—insufficient natural light, poor air quality, narrow and unhygienic corridors, disorganized circulation, lack of open spaces, absence of therapeutic features, and inadequate fire safety. These deficiencies compromise patient safety and delay recovery.

To address these, the project explores the concept “Touch, Feel, Heal through Sensory Therapeutic Garden,” transforming the hospital into a healing ecosystem. It activates all five senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste—as therapeutic tools. Gardens are strategically placed with rustling leaves, fragrant plants, textured paths, edible herbs, and shaded beauty to stimulate sensory healing. This project redefines the hospital as a sanctuary for both clinical and emotional healing. Nature is integrated as a therapeutic agent to promote holistic recovery and offer dignity, comfort, and well-being to patients, visitors, and staff. A central healing garden forms the heart of the hospital—a quiet retreat and restorative space. Vertical gardens are embedded on every floor, forming green atriums that bring in daylight and fresh air, allowing inclusive engagement with nature. Green corridors are not only movement paths but also therapeutic zones featuring textured walkways, aromatic herbs, and calming greenery.

Functionally, the hospital is arranged with clear zoning for ease of use and efficient operations. The ground floor houses outpatient departments, emergency services, and diagnostics, ensuring immediate access for the public. Operation theaters are located directly above for fast coordination with emergency units, while ICUs and inpatient wards are vertically stacked above. Ancillary services like the kitchen and laundry are placed on the topmost floor to prevent disruption to medical zones. This vertical organization reduces noise pollution, simplifies wayfinding, and enhances infection control. Located strategically, the hospital serves Khalishpur, Mujgunni, Shonadanga, Nirala, and Old Town, with access via 7 Number Ghat and Joragate. Separate entries for emergency, public, and service routes ensure smooth, conflict-free circulation.

Architecturally, the hospital adopts a climate-responsive, sustainable approach. The building is divided into linear zones with punched openings and sky courts for cross-ventilation and natural light. The upper floors gradually open to a central lightwell, enhancing airflow and reducing reliance on mechanical systems. This passive design strategy helps maintain indoor air quality and thermal comfort, especially important in the humid subtropical context of Bangladesh. Reinforced concrete ensures structural durability. The façade uses glass panels for daylight and thermal performance, while steel screening with a wood-tone finish adds warmth and texture. Operable windows, vertical shafts, and open corridors ensure natural ventilation. Shaded green zones, vertical planting, and breathable skins support passive cooling and air quality. Fire safety is addressed through generous stairwells, clear egress paths, and appropriate zoning of emergency exits, all aligned with BNBC protocols.

These features collectively create an immersive healing environment. The result is a hospital that doesn’t only treat disease but actively contributes to patient recovery through its architecture, setting a new standard for sustainable, patient-centered healthcare design.