The government medical teaching hospital and college campus in Baramati district, Maharashtra, endeavours to deliver accessible healthcare with a compassionate touch to the community and beyond. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a pronounced emphasis on health and well-being, and the campus reflects this ethos through its contemporary amenities and methodologies in treatment and academia across multifarious disciplines.
Project Name: Government Medical College & Teaching Hospital Campus at Baramati
Architecture Firm: INI Design Studio
Project Location: Baramati, Pune, India
Project Mentor/Director : Jayesh Hariyani
Team Leader : Nikul Shah, Harsh Goel
Principal Architect : Adnan Goga
Completion Year: June 2022
Gross Built Area (m2/ ft2): 1250000 ft2
Hospital Beds / College Admissions: 500 Beds / 100 Admissions
Photo Credits: Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company
The campus layout is crafted to ensure streamlined movement and delineated entry and exit points. Arrays of symmetrically arranged blocks around a diagonal axis, facilitate seamless circulation. An expansive vestibule serves as a welcoming space, suffused with natural illumination from skylights and naturally ventilated for comfort. Access to the medical college is facilitated through a passage traversing a central plaza, with a bridge connecting symmetrical wings. This central nexus also encompasses amenities such as a tiered amphitheater, conducive for communal gatherings.
The integration between the hospital and college precincts fosters synergies among departments, enriching both medical pedagogy and patient care. Cutting-edge facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and equipment, adhere to international benchmarks. Agile planning strategies and technological innovations such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) optimize spatial utilization and curtail operational expenditures. Residential clusters for doctors, nurses, staff, and students, ensure convenience and accessibility.
The campus is adorned with indigenous flora and embellished with water features, promoting holistic well-being and offering a serene milieu. Verdant expanses afford a respite, fostering optimism and convalescence. Pedestrian pathways demarcate vehicular thoroughfares, prioritizing ease of movement.
Sustainability is paramount, with features such as solar panels, low-emissivity (low-e) glass, and rainwater harvesting mitigating energy and water usage. Carefully curated materials with minimal ecological impact, including eco-friendly concrete and natural stone flooring, underscore the commitment to environmental stewardship. Passive architectural strategies harmonize with the surroundings, minimizing visual disruption.
In essence, the campus design underscores the principles of affordability, compassion, and sustainability, with an aim to provide superlative healthcare and educational services while treading lightly on the environment.
