Flevoziekenhuis Architectuur
The Flevo Hospital stands out because of its large, oval low-rise building that does not immediately remind one of a modern, high-tech hospital. Almere wanted to bring back the old-fashioned hospital function with this brick building, with space for social encounters alongside medical services. In 1991, the first phase of Flevo Hospital was opened, then still a provincial hospital in a rural setting. The second phase was completed in 2010, giving the building urban allure. Its restrained design and embedding in the surroundings provide a natural connection to the new city centre.
The original white building has an imposing glass ...
The Flevo Hospital stands out because of its large, oval low-rise building that does not immediately remind one of a modern, high-tech hospital. Almere wanted to bring back the old-fashioned hospital function with this brick building, with space for social encounters alongside medical services. In 1991, the first phase of Flevo Hospital was opened, then still a provincial hospital in a rural setting. The second phase was completed in 2010, giving the building urban allure. Its restrained design and embedding in the surroundings provide a natural connection to the new city centre.
The original white building has an imposing glass roof structure, which connects the various departments like a gallery. The dark brown, brick new building embraces the old building. The façade has strong horizontal articulation with rounded corners. The windows, which extend across the entire façade, emphasise the horizontal character, as does the pointing, which is horizontal with a deep ribbon joint. The large hall, designed as a square with shops and a café-restaurant, invites meetings, making it a real 'guest house'. The hospital offers extensive rehabilitation departments and separate entrances for dialysis and radiology patients.
