SeisinkaiAsahinookaHospital

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Completion Date

2007/1/1

Building Use

Psychiatric Hospital

Location

Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa prefecture

Site Area

11,378.725m2

Floor Area

9,387.972m2

Building Area

2,965.654m2

Structure/Stories

Reinforced Concrete structure 1 basement level, 3 stories above ground

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Photography:Kokyu Miwa Architectural Photography (Photographer: Koushi Miwa)

To make full use of the elevation differential, this facility utilizes a 2-wing split level configuration. The 3rd floor of the west wing is connected to the basement floor of the east wing via an elevated walkway. In order to make the best use of this configuration, clear zoning is applied to each floor and each wing, with rooftop areas also used efficiently. Reflecting the design concept of a hospital to be welcomed, loved and trusted, the buildings follow the lay of the land and blend naturally with the flowers and greenery without dominating the surrounding area. For the patients, numerous day-corners have been set up and there are a variety of rooms ranging from single occupancy to 4-bed wards and special occupancy rooms, along with other features such as a rooftop plaza, garden terraces, light gardens, etc, that have been set up to create spaces of healing and peace.