Healthcare infrastructure is fundamental to our society, and its design has constantly evolved to adapt to the changing needs of medical care.
With over 40 years of experience, SOCOTEC is a well-established engineering firm in the transformation of hospitals, integrating sustainable and patient-centered solutions.
From the renovation of existing buildings to the construction of new complexes, such as BIOSANITARY CAMPUS OF CIUDAD REAL, our experts ensure that healthcare facilities meet the highest standards of quality and well-being.
The renovation and rehabilitation of hospital infrastructure involves a comprehensive update of building systems. The goal is to create spaces that promote patient well-being and recovery, where comfort and tranquility are paramount.
To achieve this, spaces are designed where mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are efficiently integrated, without compromising aesthetics or functionality. Through elements such as natural lighting, adequate ventilation, and the use of healthy materials, we create environments that promote patient recovery and health.
Healthcare renovation engineering projects
Infanta Sofía Hospital Expansion in San Sebastián de los Reyes
Building healthier, more comfortable hospitals
Location: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid
Client: Comunidad de Madrid
Status: Completed
Area: 4.200 m²
Year: 2024
Scope
- Construction Management
- Health and Safety Management
Photography: Enero Arquitectura
Beyond improving the healthcare infrastructure, SOCOTEC, responsible for construction management and health and safety, has materialized and managed the execution of the works, with a special focus on salutogenic aspects.
→ A prime example of this approach is the rooftop plant, dedicated to outdoor recreation and rehabilitation, which offers patients and their companions a tranquil and revitalizing space with panoramic views and rest areas
Location: San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid
Client: Comunidad de Madrid
Status: Completed
Area: 4.200 m²
Year: 2024
Scope
- Construction Management
- Health and Safety Management
Photography: Enero Arquitectura
Beyond improving the healthcare infrastructure, SOCOTEC, responsible for construction management and health and safety, has materialized and managed the execution of the works, with a special focus on salutogenic aspects.
→ A prime example of this approach is the rooftop plant, dedicated to outdoor recreation and rehabilitation, which offers patients and their companions a tranquil and revitalizing space with panoramic views and rest areas
Además de mejorar la infraestructura sanitaria, SOCOTEC, a cargo de la Dirección de obra y la Dirección de la Seguridad y Salud, ha materializado y gestionado la ejecución de las obras, poniendo especial énfasis en los aspectos salutogénicos
→ Un ejemplo destacado de este enfoque es la planta de cubierta, dedicada a la zona de esparcimiento y rehabilitación al aire libre, que ofrece a los pacientes y sus acompañantes un espacio tranquilo y revitalizante con vistas panorámicas y zonas de descanso
Modernist Hospital Complex of the Santa Creu and Sant Pau in Barcelona
Heritage recovery
After a complex rehabilitation process, the Modernist Hospital of Sant Pau i la Santa Creu has recovered its original splendor, consolidating itself as the largest Modernist architectural complex in Europe. x
Prior to the execution of the works, a rigorous process of research and historical documentation was carried out to ensure fidelity to the original vision of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The 30 teams of architects studied in detail the original configuration of the buildings, the construction materials used, and the arrangement of the ornamental elements.
SOCOTEC, as a specialized engineering firm in heritage, collaborated on this project by carrying out structural studies, construction management, and structural rehabilitation of various pavilions. Ensuring the stability and durability of the buildings, preserving their historical and artistic value for their change of use.
Location Barcelona
Client Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Foundation
Status Completed
Area 29,500 m²
Year 2009
Scope
- Structural Engineering Study
- Structural Engineering Project
- Construction Management
Photography Robert Ramos, courtesy of Sant Pau
After a complex rehabilitation process, the Modernist Hospital of Sant Pau i la Santa Creu has recovered its original splendor, consolidating itself as the largest Modernist architectural complex in Europe. x
Prior to the execution of the works, a rigorous process of research and historical documentation was carried out to ensure fidelity to the original vision of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The 30 teams of architects studied in detail the original configuration of the buildings, the construction materials used, and the arrangement of the ornamental elements.
SOCOTEC, as a specialized engineering firm in heritage, collaborated on this project by carrying out structural studies, construction management, and structural rehabilitation of various pavilions. Ensuring the stability and durability of the buildings, preserving their historical and artistic value for their change of use.
Location Barcelona
Client Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau Foundation
Status Completed
Area 29,500 m²
Year 2009
Scope
- Structural Engineering Study
- Structural Engineering Project
- Construction Management
Photography Robert Ramos, courtesy of Sant Pau
Ubicación: Barcelona
Cliente: Fundació Hospital de Sant Pau i Santa Creu
Estado: Construido
Superficie: 29.500 m²
Año: 2009
Alcance
- Estudio Estructural
- Proyecto ingeniería estructural
- Dirección de Obra
Fotografías Robert Ramos, cortesía de Sant Pau
The future of hospital architecture: towards more human and efficient spaces
Hospitals of the future are transforming to offer more patient-centered and efficient care. They are being designed as more flexible, technological, and sustainable spaces. Key features of these new hospitals include:
- A greater focus on outpatient care: Fewer beds and more space for consultations and short-stay procedures.
- Technology at the service of health: The use of digital tools to improve communication, data management, and patient care.
- Patient-centered design: More comfortable and welcoming spaces, with individual rooms and shorter circuits.
- Sustainability: The use of renewable energies and ecological materials to reduce environmental impact.
- Integration into healthcare networks: Collaboration with other healthcare centers and promotion of home care.
- Adaptation to changing needs: Flexible structures that can adapt to new technologies and the needs of the population.
Velindre Cancer Centre
A point of reference for health and sustainability
SOCOTEC, in collaboration with SACYR, has contributed to the construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales, a center of excellence in oncology that combines sustainability and innovation. The building, spanning 200,000 square meters, offers a patient-centered care environment, prioritizing patient well-being and recovery.
- Sustainability: Use of natural materials, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly design.
- Humanization: Bright spaces, healthy materials, and a design that promotes social interaction and privacy.
- Innovation: Integration of efficient technologies and cutting-edge construction solutions.
International recognition
The Velindre Cancer Centre has received international recognition for its innovative design and commitment to health and wellbeing, winning the award for Best Future Healthcare Design at the European Healthcare Design Awards.
SOCOTEC, in collaboration with SACYR, has contributed to the construction of the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Wales, a center of excellence in oncology that combines sustainability and innovation. The building, spanning 200,000 square meters, offers a patient-centered care environment, prioritizing patient well-being and recovery.
- Sustainability: Use of natural materials, renewable energy, and environmentally friendly design.
- Humanization: Bright spaces, healthy materials, and a design that promotes social interaction and privacy.
- Innovation: Integration of efficient technologies and cutting-edge construction solutions.
International recognition
The Velindre Cancer Centre has received international recognition for its innovative design and commitment to health and wellbeing, winning the award for Best Future Healthcare Design at the European Healthcare Design Awards.
SOCOTEC has contributed its expertise in sustainability and circularity, demonstrating that engineering can play a pivotal role in creating more humane and efficient healthcare spaces.
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