lkh rohrbach

main criteria for the concept of the extension of lkh‑rohrbach
optimal functional integration of the newly to be created areas acute geriatrics and palliative medicine, dialysis, op‑area, sterilisation, laboratory and central wardrobe into the existing functional structure
structural integration into the existing flat‑spread building configuration
construction phases without elaborate temporary facilities, completion if possible without impairment of ongoing operations, avoidance of difficult to solve interfaces

op‑area and sterilisation
the connection in the north‑corner of the existing building complex in immediate proximity to the emergency department, radiology and intensive care on the same level guarantees shortest paths to/from these interconnected function rooms. delivery of lying patients via the existing emergency admission or directly via the newly created sterile goods delivery. the existing recovery room is functionally optimised and relocated into the new op‑area immediately adjacent to the holding and op control station, thereby achieving a disentanglement of the path to the recovery room and the access to the gynaecology patient rooms. all op rooms have, via the sterilisation corridor, an unobstructed view into the landscape.

outpatient centre
delivery of lying patients via the existing covered ambulance drop‑off area, access of ambulatory patients via a generous waiting zone opened to the existing hall, which is naturally lit via two inner courtyards. adjacent to these are on the one hand the waiting area into which all outpatient rooms connect via the above described service corridor, on the other hand the administration and staff rooms are accessible via the outpatient registration.

acute geriatrics and palliative medicine
located on the ground floor, slightly set apart from the main hospital operations with direct exit to the outdoors. all patient rooms are arranged with their views away from the federal road, with unobstructed views into the landscape. lounges, dining hall and therapy area open onto terraces facing southwest. access and delivery to the new ward via the newly formed inner courtyard; for visitors via the existing path network of the existing building.

dialysis
in order to avoid private‑car traffic within the hospital area, the dialysis unit is accommodated in an extension above ward internal 3, directly adjacent to the existing parking lot with its own entrance and car‑parking spaces directly in front.

laboratory
the laboratory is centrally located in relation to the main areas – intensive care, op area, emergency/casualty, surgery and anaesthesia outpatient – housed in the existing recovery room with a small expansion.

central wardrobe
by relocating the joinery including wood storage and equipment room into the workshop tract, it became possible to arrange the staff wardrobe in the only sensible location – in immediate proximity to the staff & visitor parking.

building services
the required emergency power generator is installed near the existing emergency power and low‑voltage rooms in a narrow extension, in which also equipment rooms and storage are accommodated.