Jawaher Boston Medical District
The Workshop’s vision for the Jawaher Boston Medical District is to integrate the local context, culture, and ecosystem into an open, cohesive, and sustainable state-of-the-art infrastructure. Developed to bring world-class healthcare to the residents of Sharjah and the UAE, this highly anticipated hospital facility embodies the Workshop’s philosophy of transparency and a deep connection to the environment, unified by an ambition to provide patients and staff with a peaceful, calming atmosphere. Nature plays a fundamental and therapeutic role in the design.
A new model for the hospital of the future
A tree-filled park will define the site, and the hospital will be profoundly receptive to its surroundings, designed to be welcoming, luminous and transparent, offering generous views of the park.
Another key element of the site will be a large canopy, covering the hospital and fitted with photovoltaic panels that will provide renewable energy and solar shading for the buildings below.
The park will be designed with a variety of local and adapted tree species, and multi-layered plantings will create clearings, oases, orchards and groves under the canopy. These will include fruit-bearing trees as well as drought-resistant species. This diverse ecosystem aims to enhance microclimatic performance.
“We are honored to be selected as the architects for the landmark Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah. We aim to create a new model for the hospital of the future, providing a healing and sustainable environment that combines cutting-edge medical technology with a human-centered design, ensuring excellence in healthcare delivery for patients, their families, and medical staff. We look forward to working with BEEAH to bring this vision to life and contribute to the wellbeing of the community in Sharjah and the wider United Arab Emirates.”
Antoine Chaaya
Project Details
Status
Client
BEEAH Group
Design
Renzo Piano Building Workshop, architects
in collaboration with Rafik El-Khoury & Partners (Beirut, Dubai)
Design Team
A.Chaaya (partner in charge)
