MEDICAL CENTER IN PORTO
TYPOLOGY: PUBLIC BUILDING, HOSPTIAL
CLIENT: FUNDACIÓ BANCÀRIA "LA CAIXA"
LOCATION: PORTO (PORTUGAL)
SURFACE: 220 m²
YEAR: 2022-24
STATUS: BUILT
PHOTOGRAPHY: INES D'OREY
The Integral Care Center is the first care space for families and patients who are in palliative care promoted by the Fundació Bancària "La Caixa". This is located in a wing of the Instituto Português de Oncologia (IPO) in Porto (Portugal).
The main objective of the project is to create spaces where families can meet with patients in a relaxed and comfortable environment, becoming an oasis within the context of the hospital. In order to achieve this, the use of natural materials such as wood and fabrics, the introduction of vegetation and the work with lighting, have served to create a warm and homely atmosphere.