Projekty

Children’s University Hospital Motol, Prague

We designed the operating tract in a vertical arrangement, connected by technical floors between the medical levels. This approach eliminated the disadvantages of the original layout. An important improvement was the extension of operational and supply verticals at the ends of the wings, linked to an automated cart system connected to the underground parts of the building.

The Prague University Hospital in Motol is one of the most significant medical facilities in the Czech Republic. The original concept of the children's hospital building was developed in the late 1950s. Although it was a high-quality project, it was influenced by incorrect contemporary ideas about medicine and healthcare policy. The biggest problems included the inappropriate placement of complementary facilities between inpatient wards and the polyclinic, low building heights, and structural inconsistencies that did not meet modern requirements.
The renovation and modernization significantly improved the building’s technical condition, safety, and interior environment while also solving issues related to material transport. New transport routes for material delivery and removal minimize intersections between patients, staff, and visitors.
The architectural and operational solution included a complete reconstruction of the children's hospital block and an extension of the operating tract between the existing wings. We used an innovative approach that allowed floor connections despite some parts of the building having limited structural height. This efficient approach addressed the spatial and technical demands of the entire project.

Official Name: Fakultní nemocnice v Motole – rekonstrukce DFN

Location (Country, City): Czech Republic, Praha

Authors:
Ing. arch. Michal Juha
Ing. arch. Jan Topinka
Ing. arch. Jan Líman

General Designer:
Helika a.s.

Lead Project Designer:
Ing. Emil Kmoníček

Design Concept: 2001

Construction: 2011