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| Besser Block Online |
First Quarter 2001 |
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Twenty-six Number One |
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Hospital
de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
Located on the island of Gran Canaria,
the largest of the Canary Islands belonging to Spain, the Hospital de
Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín is one of the most emblematic buildings in
the region. The design of the hospital is a result of the extreme
creativity used by the architects to tame an irregular landscape
containing vastly different elevations. The dramatic variance in
elevations prompted Pictured Right: AIDHOS S.A., (Architects and Engineers of Hospitals) in Madrid, Spain, specified architectural concrete masonry units for this project. The most attractive qualities of concrete masonry are its beauty, durability and low maintenance. The enormous project attractively demonstrates the loadbearing capabilities of concrete masonry units. The 2,088,526 square foot (193,382 sq m) structure utilizes the most current technology for all of its features, from building access to equipment, from functionality to aesthetics. The hospital offers space, comfort and potential for future growth. The architects have combined creativity and technology to provide the ultimate environment for patients, medical professionals and maintenance personnel. "Heterodox" solutions were employed in the building design and made construction of the enormous facility very efficient. This concept of Heterodox design means that services and infrastructure run parallel to each other within the same space. The hospital offers:
The hospital is testimonial to the beauty and functionality of concrete masonry units and the imaginations of the architects who brought the vision to reality.
Pictured above: The 1,300,000 "Split Ghandia" 8" x 8" x 16" (20 cm x 20 cm x 40 cm) concrete masonry units were produced on two Besser Dynapac® concrete products machines by Verni Prens S.A. of Valencia, Spain.
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architects to design five platforms to contain the
hospital. Each of the six floors has direct access to a main street to
meet the needs and purposes of a modern hospital. Clever designers
worked with the majesty of the natural topography to supply ocean views
to all the infirmary rooms.