Spanish practice ferrer arquitectos has created the ‘north mediterranean overall health center’ in almería, spain. a facade of maneuverable  marble slats introduce a diffused all-natural daylight as necessary to execute activities, minimizing the energy consumption of the constructing. A monolithic block of prefabricated concrete supports the rectilinear volume. as the louvered panels are opened, light emanates from the interior, visually lightening and breaking down the white mass. glass-enclosed courtyards are placed within the internal configuration to introduce daylight and ventilation into the rooms.

On the ground floor is the principal entry, reception and administration along with adult and pediatric clinics and minor surgery units. The first level contains overall health education functions, employees and support services. the double skin permits an optimal lighting conditions for the task at hand.

ferrer arquitectos: north mediterranean well being center

project information:
project: north mediterranean health center.
location: mediterráneo avenue, almería (spain)
developer: andalusian government
external collaborators: laboratorio icc.
contractor: construcciones tejera
constructed area: 1.352,38 m2
photographer: david frutos
project type: health center
client: andalusian government
company / firm name: project made by ferrer arquitectos
certified by aenor in high quality management, enviromental management and occupational overall health and security management (iso 9001 – iso 14001 and ohsas 18001)
member of the advisory council of breeam spain.
style team: josé ángel ferrer (group leader architect), javier de simón, antonio palenzuela, manuel alonso