Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Case Study - APOLLO HOSPITAL DELHI INDIA





Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi




Entry of the hospital is through 3 gates namely Gate 1, Gate 2, and Gate 3. Gate 1 is the main entry leading to OPO and parking area whereas gate 2 is exit gate opening to the red lights. Gate 3 is service entry serving as doctors and staff entry leading to the main building block and finally to the service yard from the ramp to the base.






POSITIVE
*Grand atrium which acts as waiting hall gives street like appearance, hence a source of attraction.
*Overall circulation is reduced with the help of atrium.
*Proper care of the cross ventilation and outward view has been taken in designing of the wards
*Proper services are laid out
*Wards are designed in the towers to minimize services
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NEGATIVE
*Gives hotel like appearance.
*Tower like structure not recommended for area lying in earthquake zone 4






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