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Jujo Hospital

Ryoji Iedokoro Architecture Office

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[West elevation] It's common to feel uneasy when in front of a hospital, but a museum on the other hand, exudes excitement and joy. Simply put, we aimed to eliminate the elements that are associated with the former and create a feeling of the latter when standing in front of the building. - Satoru Umetsu / Nacasa & Partners Inc.
[Southeast elevation] It's common to feel uneasy when in front of a hospital, but a museum on the other hand, exudes excitement and joy. Simply put, we aimed to eliminate the elements that are associated with the former and create a feeling of the latter when standing in front of the building. - Satoru Umetsu / Nacasa & Partners Inc.
[Waiting room] Waiting rooms are usually surrounded by examination rooms and laboratories creating a tense and negative atmosphere. Art and expression are positive elements that people wish to experience on their own desire. We have eliminated the hospital-like scenes and filled it with positive elements such as art. The ceiling is lit with lights that express the transition of the sky from morning to night.  Artwork is directly painted onto the walls, which also acts as a partition.  The sofas are made in a shape and size that allows you to sit deeply, making it easy to see the transitioning sky from the ceiling. - Satoru Umetsu / Nacasa & Partners Inc.
[West elevation] It's common to feel uneasy when in front of a hospital, but a museum on the other hand, exudes excitement and joy. Simply put, we aimed to eliminate the elements that are associated with the former and create a feeling of the latter when standing in front of the building. - Satoru Umetsu / Nacasa & Partners Inc.

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Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Healthcare Centre
6.07
6.18
5.94
6.03
6.05
Only Song
Only Song ISE Development Director at Amer Sports Shanghai Trading
6.26
6.58
6.42
7.54
6.7
Nils Wiberg
Nils Wiberg Interaction Designer at Gagarin
fantastic reception desk and wood f...
6.47
7.3
7.05
7.13
6.99
Christopher Ortiz
Christopher Ortiz Project Designer at VLK Architects
7
7
7
8
7.25
Anthony Monica
Anthony Monica Architect and Asst. Professor of Architecture at Belmont University
7.5
7.5
7.75
6.75
7.38
Nicolas Hauvette
Nicolas Hauvette Creative Director at Malherbe
6.12
6.51
6.39
6.4
6.36
Louise Braverman
Louise Braverman Founding Principal at Louise Braverman Architect
9.18
6.01
9.21
6.02
7.61
Marcos Aretio
Marcos Aretio Founder at Markmus Design
I am a bit surprised by the interio...
4.53
4.44
3.67
4.34
4.25
Allison Rowe
Allison Rowe Former Head of Design at SPACE10
Appreciate the attempt to move away...
7.89
7.01
4.06
6.93
6.47
Sen Lin
Sen Lin Design Director at Gazer Design
5.64
5.72
6.04
6.04
5.86
Shawn Sullivan
Shawn Sullivan Partner at Rockwell Group
5
5
5
5
5
Alexis Vallégeas
Alexis Vallégeas Cofounder at Aimko
4
5
4
5
4.5
Ziyu Zhuang
Ziyu Zhuang Founder and Principal Architect at Büro Ziyu Zhuang Architects
6.02
6.91
5.64
5
5.89
Richard Kylberg
Richard Kylberg CEO and Head of Customer Success at Blink the Design Agency
Love the approach, not as in love w...
6.43
6.1
6.35
6.23
6.28
Maija Kreishman
Maija Kreishman Principal at Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
4.75
5.75
5
5
5.13
Paul Clayton
Paul Clayton Architect at Clayton Korte
4.2
5.8
5.47
5
5.12
Comments
Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Material
5.93
5.83
6.05
6.05
5.96
Only Song
Only Song ISE Development Director at Amer Sports Shanghai Trading
6.58
5.94
6.58
7.7
6.7
Nils Wiberg
Nils Wiberg Interaction Designer at Gagarin
6.63
6.8
7.13
7.13
6.92
Christopher Ortiz
Christopher Ortiz Project Designer at VLK Architects
6.5
7
6.5
7.25
6.81
Anthony Monica
Anthony Monica Architect and Asst. Professor of Architecture at Belmont University
7
6.5
7
6.75
6.81
Nicolas Hauvette
Nicolas Hauvette Creative Director at Malherbe
6.7
6.53
6.34
6.43
6.5
Louise Braverman
Louise Braverman Founding Principal at Louise Braverman Architect
9.06
5.68
9.63
6.39
7.69
Marcos Aretio
Marcos Aretio Founder at Markmus Design
Difficult to judge due to the lack...
5
5
5
5
5
Sen Lin
Sen Lin Design Director at Gazer Design
5.72
6.12
5.48
6.04
5.84
Shawn Sullivan
Shawn Sullivan Partner at Rockwell Group
6
6
5
5
5.5
Alexis Vallégeas
Alexis Vallégeas Cofounder at Aimko
4
5
4
5
4.5
Ziyu Zhuang
Ziyu Zhuang Founder and Principal Architect at Büro Ziyu Zhuang Architects
5.8
5
5.69
5.75
5.56
Richard Kylberg
Richard Kylberg CEO and Head of Customer Success at Blink the Design Agency
5.37
4.8
6.67
6.1
5.74
Allison Rowe
Allison Rowe Former Head of Design at SPACE10
5.1
5.98
4.68
6.16
5.48
Maija Kreishman
Maija Kreishman Principal at Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
4.5
5.5
5.5
5
5.13
Paul Clayton
Paul Clayton Architect at Clayton Korte
5
5.53
5.58
5
5.28
Client
Jujo Hospital
Floor area
2700 ㎡
Completion
2022
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This project involves operating the existing hospital while building a new medical ward in the parking lot area. Based on the patients' flow, the building is divided into three floors: 1st floor for consultation, examination, and a kitchen; 2nd floor for admissions and a nursing station; and 3rd floor for surgery and a doctor's office. After streamlining the core and organizing the building structure, the overall shape of the hospital was decided to have a "natural architectural form".

When we hear the word "hospital," the image that comes to mind is often a negative one. The exterior of the hospital that quickly rises into our minds is likely a neat row of windows of the same size, boxy, almost white in color, and a sign that reads the Hospital's name. Inside, we see a typical reception desk, a waiting area with synthetic leather sofas and a TV that is left on, examination and testing rooms with tense colors and design, and hospital rooms that are far from comfortable. 

By removing these negative aspects, we can prevent evoking the existing hospital experience. We aimed to reinvent the experience by integrating an environment that evokes a positive and enriching atmosphere we want and desire, such as immersing ourselves in lush nature, staying at a favorite hotel, or viewing art. 

The transformation of the negative hospital image into a positive one should contribute not only to the hospital and our mindset toward it, but also to the mindset of medical professionals, their work performance, and the way they treat patients. The new concept of the hospital is to be transmitted from the location of Kisarazu, Chiba, as a deformed representation of the area's iconic geological formation. Aiming for overseas expansion with a highly skilled, ambitious, and open-minded director.