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Child’s Smile Hospital 
by 
Piangphet Saengtuagkit 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment 
of the Requirements for the Degree of 
Bachelor of Architecture 
  
 
School of Architecture and Design 
2020-21 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
KING MONGKUT’S UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY THONBURI 

    
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APPROVAL 
  
  
Piangphet Saengtuangkit 
Child’s Smile Hospital 
Bachelor of Architecture 
 
  
  
  
  
  
THESIS APPROVED : 
  
  
  

Mr. Micheal Paripol Tangtrongchit , Dean 

Asst.Prof. Valairatn Gasemsin, Chairman of Architecture 


Program 

Asst.Prof. Supawadee Boonyachut, Thesis advisor   

Date approved :   

 
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C h a p t e r 1 

Introduction
 

Hospitalization  plays  an  important  role  in  the  care  for  children’s  health,  especially 
children  that  require  intensive  medical  care  ​[1]​.  It  causes  long  term  impact  in  children's 
physical,  mental,  emotional  and  societies.  Children  are  vulnerable,  incomplete  development 
and  behaviour,  and  childhood  which  mean  they  are  in  a  psychologically  vulnerable  period. 
Children’s  thoughts  and  feeling  during  hospitalization  is  the  beginning  point of their behavior 
both  positive  and  negative.  Long  hours  of  waiting  in  the  outpatient  clinics  for  medical 
consultations  and  treatments  caused  anxiety,  aggressiveness  and  tiredness,  which  resulted 
in  adding  stress  to  them.  In  addition,  I  found  that  in  surgery  and  medical  treatment  do  not 
take  the  entire  range  of  children’s  need;  they  focus  only  to  the  body  and  the  disease,  while 
ignoring  the  medical  treatment  eetcs  on  the  child’s  emotions  now  and  in  the  future  ​[2]​. 
Therefore,  many  children  experience  psychological  trauma,  which  can  lead  to  permanent 
consequences.  

Most  hospitals  in  Thailand,  focused  on  functionality  which  little  attention  for patients’ 
experience.  Whether  patients  were  adults  or  children  hardly  seemed  to  matter.  Although 
most  children  and  youth find hospitalizations stressful, very little is known about how hospital 
architecture  may  heal  or  worsen  this  distress.  Children  are  extremely  sensitive  to  the 
environment  and  in  general.  Thus,  great  changes  in  the  environment  and  arriving  at  the 
hospital  undoubtedly  creates  stress  and  fear  to  children.  Symptoms,  such  as  increased 
stress,  anxiety  and  pain  experienced  are  not  necessarily  part  of  their  illness,  but  it  can 
caused  by  a  misfit  between  hospital  environment  and  the  physical,  social and psychological 
needs  of  the  patients.  However,  a  good  designed  environment  can  relieve  the  stress  of 
hospital visit by way of design features that meet patient needs. 

For  this  reason,  The  project  aimed  to  investigate  how  children  experience  a  hospital 
stay,  and  how  architecture  can  support  to  improve  this  experience.  Children  is  the  most 
important  user  group,  although  children’s  hospitals  are  used  by  many  people  (patients, 
visitors,  physicians  and  nursing  staff  etc.).  They  are  the  ones  who  have  to  spend  day  and 
night  in  order  to  recover  there.  Thus,  architecture  has  to  be  child-friendly,  and  putting  the 
child’s perspective as a most important concern. 

In  focusing  on  children’s  experience  of  hospital,  the  design  attempts  to  understand 
unpleasant  feeling  formed  during  hospitalization  by  look  through  the  eyes  of  young  patients 
in order to perceive the hospital from their perspective. 

 
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Background 

There  are  more  than  1,323  hospitals  in  Thailand.  761  hospitals  or  57%  passed 
quality  of  medical  institution,  HA  standard.  From  these  hospital  group,  622  hospitals  under 
the  Ministry  of  Health  hospital,  57  hospital  under  other  and  82  private  hospital  ​[3]​.  Most  of 
hospital have pediatrics department but there are few children’s hospital in Thailand where all 
of the design are more focusing on the function instead of patience experience. 

The  idea  that  hospitals  contribute  to  patients’  well  being  dates  back  to  18  century 
(Wagenaar,2006) [4]​. In the past decades, researchers studying about ‘healing environment’. 
The  evidence-based  design  study  showed  that  patient  who  underwent  surgery,  recovered 
better  when their hospital room offered a view on green (Ulrich, 1984) ​[5]​. Young patients are 
find  to  suffer  from  fears  and  concerns  during  hospitalisation.  Going  to  hospital  means being 
separated  from  one’s  family  and  unknown  surroundings.  Inappropriate  state  treatment  and 
hospitalization  conditions  can  have  bad  effects  on  the  child’s  emotional  development. 
Hospital  design  goal  is  to  reduce  hospitalization  into  minimum  and,  when  it  is  possible,  to 
provide least traumatizing treatment during hospital stay. 

Thailand  has many hospital that have good development in term of medical evolution. 
But  the  sad  things  is the design do not concern patient’s experience. It may not important to 
adult  but  it  is  important  for  young  patient.  Thus,  the  physical  design  of  the  hospitals  are 
needed  since  the  surroundings  affect  their  wellbeing  both  mentally  and physically. Although, 
there  are  some  of  children’s  hospital  in  Thailand  but  none  of  them  can  capture  the  children 
thought and feeling. This project will be a good role model of children’s hospital for Thailand. 

   

   

 
   

 
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Figure 1.1  

 
 
 

 
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General Information 
 
History of Children’s Hospital 
 
The  first  children’s  hospital  in  the  World  is  the  Hôpital  des  Enfants  Malades  (the 
Hospital  of  Sick  Children  ),  which  opened  in  1801  in  Paris  ​[6]​.  With  the  aim  of  reorganising 
the  hospital,  they  proposed  a new classification based on age. The creation of a hospital “for 
the  children  of both sexes under the age of fifteen years”, they said. But the very first hospital 
that  separated  children  with  illness  was  founded  in  1600,  Paris,  the  Enfants-Trouvés  (the 
hospital  of  found  children)  [7]​.  Both  hospitals  were  established  in  order  to  help  abandoned 
child. 

After  the  first  children’s  hospital  were  founded  at  the  beginning  of  the  19  century, 
many  hospital  try  to  improve  hospital  condition.  In  1970s,  social  scientists  argued  that  the 
windowless,  maze-like  hallways,  medicalized  interior  landscapes  and  unusual  smell  could 
generate  feelings  of  “placelessness”  and  affect  to  young  patients’  distress.  Thus,  these 
arguments  have  led  architect  to  design  children’s  hospital  where  “de-emphasize  the  look of 
medicalized architecture” and support a “sense of friendly” ​[2]​.  

Finally,  at  the  end  of  the  20  century,  hospitals  were  invested  to  minimize  the 
unfavorable  impact  of  hospitalization.  Later  in  1986,  the  European  Parliament  adopted  the 
Charter for Children in Hospital, which defines a list of hospitalized children’s right. 

Nowadays,  children’s  hospitals  are  usually  considered  to  be  the  place  that  limit 
themselves  to  the  care  of  sick  children.  But  it  is  not  wholly  true,  the  children’s hospital have 
included  the  activities  not  only  treatment  but  preventive  care  as  well  and  have  always 
emphasized research and teaching. 

Figure 1.2 ​Hôpital des Enfants Malades, Paris, 1801 

In Thailand 

 
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Women's  Hospital  was  established  on  April  16,  1951.  It  was  the  first  hospital where 
giving  newborn  cares  and  parenting  guidelines. Outpatient Department started to offer cares 
for  young  patients,  on  September,  1951.  At  that  time,  outpatient  clinics  and  wards 
combined  young  and  adult  patients  together.  In  1953,  Pediatric  Department  had  its  own 
separate building with a total of 50 beds; 34 patient beds and 16 newborn beds ​[8]​. 

Because  of  rapid  increasing  number  of  young  patients,  additional  doctor  and  beds 
were  needed.  The  hospital  decided  to  construct  3  two  stories  building,  1  administration 
building  and  2  for  pediatric  patient  with  137  beds,  in  1954.  Children's  Hospital  received 
budget  to  build  a  12  story  building  for  in  patient  in  1992  and  opened  for  public  serviced  in 
October 1996. 

The  Children’s  Specialty  Center  in  Honor  of  Her  Majesty  the  Queen’s  80  Birthday 
Anniversary  was  completed  in  2014.  It  is  a  27  storey  high  building.  Queen  Sirikit  National 
Institute  of  Child  Health  (QSNICH)  aim to maintain the quality of their treatments and develop 
technologies  to  treat  diseases,  and  also focus on services that are friendly to children, taking 
care  of  the  needs  of  pediatric  patients  and  their  families.  There  are  3  children’s  hospital  in 
Bangkok which are QSNICH, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital and Synphaet Children’s Hospital. 

  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 1.3 ​QSNICH development since 1951 till 2020 

Emotion and Experience of Hospitalized School Age Patients 

Psychological reaction to hospitalization can be categorized by the child’s age ​[1]​. 

 
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1. Infant 
Older  infants  are  emotionally  attached  to  their  mother  or  caregiver  in  the  first 
months  of  life.  Therefore,  when  they  were  separated  by hospitalization, the child 
is  depressed,  less  active,  experience  loss  of appetite and insomnia, which make 
them  more prone to infectious diseases. If the child is separated from the mother 
for  more than 3 months, it is possible that later in life the child will have emotional 
difficulties in establishing close relationship with other people. 
 
2. Preschool children 
They  are  quite  sensitive  to  separation  from  their  parents  and  staying  at hospital. 
They  may  develop  very  strong  reaction,  be  very  upset  and  cry  a  lot,  refuse 
medical  care  and  examinations  by  hospital staff. They may not develop acquired 
skill such as walking and talking. 
 
3. Early school age 
The  child  can  understand  the  need  of  staying  at  hospital.  Nevertheless, children 
aged 8-9 years are still cannot adapt to hospital stay. 
 
4. Adolescent 
They  understand  that  their  parents  and  hospital  staff  aim  to  help  in  their 
recovery,  and  that  hospital  stay  is  necessary.  At  the  same  time,  they  can  feel 
their parents are overreacting. They may also upset being treated as a child. 

 
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Figure 1.4  

The separation reaction 


during one-to several - 
week hospitalization 
observed by Bowlby in 
1973. 

 
   

 
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Graphs below showed the study from May 2007 till July 2008 and included patients aged 
7-19 hospitalized and treated at University Department of Pediatrics, Sestre milosrdnice 
University Hospital ​[1]​. It showed that the hospitalized children and adolescents most 
frequently were thinking of their home, parents, school and friends. They fear from pain and 
suffering of other children than their own pain. They also interested in activities and people ih 
hospital.  

 
 

 
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Number of Children in Thailand 


 
As  early  as  the  1960s,  Thailand  began  to  promote  family  planning.  This  campaign 
was  successful  and  resulted  in  a  dramatic  drop  in  the  number of birth. “Many children leads 
to  poverty”  became  a  motto  that  is  still  commonly  heard.  As  a  result,  most  women  in  the 
second  half  of  the  last  century  had  fewer  children:  the  current  average  number  of  birth  per 
woman  had  dropped  to  16.  and  is  continue  to  drop  to  1.3  by  2040  if  the  current  trend 
continues ​[9]​. 

Figure 1.10   
Number of annual birth 1964-2040 

Overall,  there  is  a  decline  in  the  rate  of  new  born  each  year.  More  people  are 
choosing  to  remain  single  or  delay  marriage  until  they have reaches a certain academic level 
or  economic  status.  Which  age  condition,  it  can  lead  to  infertility  problem.  Assisted 
reproductive  technologies  such  as  artificial  insemination  to  other  options  are  available  in 
Thailand, However, only those with good financial are able to access them. 

The  effects  of  population  decline  include  decreasing  of  care  facilities but in the same 
time  they  have  more  money  to  support  their  family  well  being.  Families  with  children  will 
move to larger cities because of better education and career progress. 

 
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Figure 1.11 ​Statistic compare between annual total population and number of children 
(0-14 years olds) 

 
 
 
 
 
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Bangkok Urbanization 
 
From  the  transitional  period  in  the  reign  of  King  Rama  V  (1868-1910),  the 
urbanization  of  the  city  has  transformed Bangkok into modern city influenced by the western 
developments to achieve the goal of “civilization.” ​[10]​. 

Figure 1.12 ​Expanding of Bangkok since 1800-2015 

 
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Bangkok  is  expanding  in  all  directions,  with  car  being  the  most  popular  vehicle. 
Because  it  convenience  and  it  shows  financial  status  of  driver.  Which  is  evidence  from  the 
large  department  store,  industrial  factories  and  villages  that  located  along  the  roadside. The 
development  of  the  surrounding  neighborhood  causing  the  area  to  become  a  new 
community center called Suburban Downtown​ [11]. 

Figure 1.13 ​Bangkok expanding   


direction 

Figure 1.14 ​Population in Bangkok by   


district 

Figure 1.15​ ​Population growth rate In  


Bangkok 

 
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Figure 1.16 ​ Birth number In Bangkok by district (2554) 

The  bar  chart  above  show  the  number  of  birth  In  Bangkok  by  district.  Pathum  Wan 
has a highest newborn, following by Bangkok Noi and Ratchathewi. ​[11] 

Figure 1.17 ​ Number of Immigrants in Bangkok by District (2554) 

Bang  Khun  Thian  have the most number of immigration people. While most of 


district, number of immigration people are least than emigration people ​[12]​. 
 
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Thesis Intention 

Thesis Statement 
 
The  primary  goal  of  Children’s  Hospital  is  to  provide  the  least  traumatizing  during 
hospital staying. Good design can bring a huge difference in their health outcome and patient 
experience 

Thesis Question 
 
How  to  create  child  friendly  hospital  in  order  to  avoid  psychosocial  and  enhance 
children development in the future during being admitted to a hospital? 

Thesis Objective 
 
1. To minimize children’s anxiety during hospitalization. 
2. To  offer  a  good  environment  for  hospitalized  children,  while  contributing  their 
medical recuperation and support children development. 

 
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Children’s  hospital are health structures that design to protect children’s physical and 
psychological  health  and  to make treatment of their disease. There are tons of department in 
Children’s  Hospital  but  in  this  project we want to focus on hospitalization problem. The most 
pediatric  hospital  stays  were  for  newborn.  According  to  figure  2.1  In  2010,  the  most 
common  causes  of  hospitalization  among  children  aged  1-4  and 5-9 years, was diseases of 
the  respiratory  system  such  as  asthma  and  pneumonia.  Mental  disorders  were  the  most 
common  cause  of  hospitalization  among  children  aged  10-14  years  and  the  second  most 
common cause among adolescent aged 15-19​ [13]​. 

Figure 1.18 ​ Major Cause of Hospitalization, by Age, 2010 

According to National Hospital Discharge Survey, this project will focus on 
department as following; 

 
 
 
 

 
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Scope of Work 

Project of Zoning 

Zone 1 : Front Praza and Landscape 

● Drop  off  and  Public  Landscape  :  Space  for  drop  off  via  cars,  buses  and 
public landscape area for people for relaxing and use as park.   

Zone 2 : Entrance and Lobby 

● Lobby : transitional space and screening point 


● Shop and cafeteria   

Zone 3 : Administration Office 

Zone 4 : Department  

● General Pediatric and Well Baby Clinic 


● Pediatric Cancer Center 
● Pediatric Cardiology Clinic 
● Newborn and Pediatric Surgery Center   

Zone 5 : Treatment 

● Examination Room 
● Operation Room 
● Consulting Room 
● Induction Room 
● Waiting Room 

Zone 6 : Support Area 

● Patient room 
● Family living room 
● Playroom 
● Patient classroom 

Zone 7 : Service area 

● WC 
● Storage 

 
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● Parking 
● Security Rooms 

Zone 8 : System 

● Ventilation System : A/C System and Ventilation Flow of the building 


● Water Treatment System  
● Electricity and Backup System  
● Waste Management System  

 
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References
 
Chapter 1 Introduction 
 
[1]​https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40021894_Emotions_and_experiences_of_hos
pitalized_school_age_patients 
[2]​https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953609007588 
[3]​https://www.hfocus.org/content/2016/03/11857 
[4]Wagenaar, C. (2006). The Architecture of Hospitals: Healing by Architecture. Rotterdam: 
NAi Publishers. 
[5]​https://www.healthdesign.org/sites/default/files/article-pdfs/Ulrich-1984-CHD-KPS.pdf 
[6]​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necker%E2%80%93Enfants_Malades_Hospital 
[7]​https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%B4pital_des_Enfants-Trouv%C3%A9s 
[8]​http://www.childrenhospital.go.th/html/2014/en/our-history 
[9]​https://thailand.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/State%20of%20Thailand%20Populati
on%20report%202015-Thai%20Family_en.pdf 
[10]​http://thairealestate.org/content/detail/375/%E0%B9%82%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A3%
E0%B8%87%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B
8%B8%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%AF-250 
[11]​http://203.155.220.230/m.info/bkkstat/stat_2559_thai.pdf 
[12]​http://www.nso.go.th/sites/2014/DocLib13/%e0%b8%94%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%b2%e
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b8%8a%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a3/%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a3
%e0%b8%a2%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a2%e0%b8%96%e0%b8%b4%e0%b9
%88%e0%b8%99/2562/Full_report_2562.pdf 
[13]​https://mchb.hrsa.gov/chusa12/more/downloads/pdf/hs.pdf 

 
C h a p t e r 2 

Literature Review
 

Department  

Children’s  hospitals  are  health  structures  that  are  designed  to  protect  children’s 
physical  and  psychological  health  and  to  make  treatment  of  their disease. There are tons 
of  departments  in  Children’s  Hospital  but  in  this  project  we  want  to  focus  on  the 
hospitalization  problem. The most pediatric hospital stays were for newborn. According to 
figure  2.1  In  2010,  the  most  common  causes  of  hospitalization  among children aged 1-4 
and  5-9  years,  was  diseases  of  the  respiratory  system  such  as  asthma  and  pneumonia. 
Mental  disorders  were  the  most  common  cause  of  hospitalization  among  children  aged 
10-14 years and the second most common cause among adolescents aged 15-19​ [1]​. 

Figure 2.1 ​ Major Cause of Hospitalization, by Age, 2010 

According to National Hospital Discharge Survey, this project will focus on 
department as following; 
Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic  

Pulmonary  means ​"pertaining to the lungs." This department will provide diagnosis 
and  comprehensive  care  for  the  full  range  of  lung  and  respiratory  disorders  including 
asthma,  chronic  lung  disease  (which  can  lead  to  lung  cancer),  cystic  fibrosis,  chronic 
cough,  respiratory  insufficiency,  and  sleep  disorders  ​[1]​.  If  surgery  is  needed,  pulmonary 
problems  will  be  taken  care  of  by  a  cardiothoracic  surgeon.  Pneumonia  acute  bronchitis 
and  asthma  were the top three common causes of hospitalization in children according to 
a report from the Healthcare Research and Quality​ [2]​.

Functional Organization [3] 

There are 8 functional areas: 

1. Reception Area 
These  areas  include  registration  functions,  waiting,  and  opportunities  for 
patient  education.  The  reception  control  area  shall  be  located  where 
receptionists  can  observe  the  waiting  area.  Outpatient  areas  should  be 
separate  from  inpatient  circulation  and  holding  areas  when  they  need  to 
use  the  same  exam  rooms.  Exam  rooms  also  need  to  separate  from 
service  traffic.  Family  waiting  area  should  be  located  close  to  the  exam 
room  in  order  to  make  it  easy  for  physicians  to  visit  families  and  discuss 
results  and  treatment  options.  The  Consult Room should be located close 
to  Waiting.  These  areas  should  have  access  to  natural  light  and  be 
positively attractive to improve the experience in these spaces. 
2. Pulmonary Medicine 
The  main  function  of  this  area  is  to  test  respiratory  function.  Patients  can 
move directly from the Waiting to the test room. After that Patient will go to 
consulting  room  which  located  between  Waiting  and  test room to discuss 
about test result. This area must provide privacy and prevent infection. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2.1​ ​ ​Testing Lab, Pulmonary Function, Floor/Equipment  
 
Figure 2.2​ ​ ​Testing Lab, Extended Pulmonary Function,  
Floor/Equipment Plan 

 
Figure 2.3​ ​ ​Physiology Lab, Pulmonary Exercise,Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
3. Bronchoscopy Patient Area 
The  main  function  of  this  area  is  to  provide  bronchoscopy  procedures. 
This  room  includes  special  equipment  which  attach  the  ceiling  (ceiling 
mounted  booms)  in  order  to  keep  the  floor  area  around  as  clear  as 
possible.  The room should provide direct access to the recovery room and 
a  service  corridor  where  you  can  access  the  equipment  cleaning  room. 
This area must provide privacy and prevent infection. 
 
Figure 2.4 ​ ​ ​Respiratory Therapy Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 
 

 
Figure 2.5 ​ ​ ​Procedure Room, Bronchoscopy Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
 
4. Sleep Study Patient Area 
This  area  should  be  located  in  a  quiet  zone  away  from  other  hospital 
activity.  Patients  who require a sleep lab test normally access the test area 
after  normal  clinic  hours  because  it  takes  time.  They  will  go  directly  from 
Waiting  to  the  Sleep  Study  Prep  Room  to  prepare  the  electrodes  before 
entering the Sleep Study Room. 
 
Figure 2.6 ​ ​ ​Sleep Study Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 

 
Figure 2.7 ​ ​ ​Monitoring Room, Sleep Study, Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
5. Support Area 
The  clean  and  soiled  utility  room  is  required  to  support  each  patient area, 
preparation  room  and recovery room. This room should be located near to 
each  patient  area  to  minimize  staff  travel distance. Rooms for gas cylinder 
storage  and  ventilator storage are needed to support pulmonary medicine. 
Gas  cylinder  storage  should have two rooms, one for full and on for empty 
cylinders.  For  bronchoscopy  patient  area,  This  area  needs  an  equipment 
cleaning  room  where  scopes  are  cleaned  and  packaged  for  transport  to 
the  Sterile  Processing  Department  (SPD).  In  addition,  this  room  needs  an 
eyewash  station  which  should  be  located  along  the  staff  corridor.  It  also 
needs  a  storage  room  for  equipment  such  as  argon  plasma  coagulation 
and  c-arm  etc  and  a  respiratory  therapy  room  where  instruments  for 
pulmonary tests are stored and tested.  
6. Prep and Recovery Area 
This  area  is  located  between  public  areas  and  the  controlled  environment 
that  support  treatment  areas.  It  is  a  small  room where a nurse station can 
monitor.  It  should provide maximum acoustic and visual privacy by using a 
sliding  glass  door.  In  addition,  physician  consultation can be combined in 
this  area  using  curtains  or other elements which easily move for separated 
zoning.  Thus,  family  members  or  friends  can  access  this  room.  Inpatients 
may  be  at  a  higher  acuity  level  than  outpatients  so  their  pathways  should 
be separate. 

 
Figure 2.8 ​ ​ ​Recovery Room, Patient Prep, Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
7. Staff and Administrative Area 
Key  offices  include  room  for  director,  physician,  nurse  and  chief 
technician.  This  area  should  group  all  staff  offices  in  order  to  improve 
teamwork  and  control  natural  light  for  staff  satisfaction  and  stress 
reduction.  Administrative  areas  include  reading  and  consultation  areas  for 
physician  and  nurse,  located  near  the  procedure  area.  The  staff  lounge 
and  staff  locker  room  are  important  to  reduce  stress.  It should be located 
separate from patient areas. 
8. Education Area 
This area includes a conference/class room and office for interns. 

 
Figure 2.9 ​ Pulmonary Medicine Service Functional Diagram 

Pediatric  Pulmonary  Medicine  also  has  a  relationship  with  other  many  services 
and other medicine in order to make the most efficient treatment.  

Table 2.1 ​Functional Relationship Matrix  


 

Legend 
Relationship 
1. Adjacent 
2. Close/same floor 
3. Close/Different Floor 
4. Limited Traffic 
5. Connection needed 
X. Separation Desirable 
Reason: 
A. Common use of resources 
B. Accessibility of supplies 
C. Urgency of contact 
D. Noise of vibration 
E. Presence of odors  
F. Contamination harzard 
G. Sequence of work 
H. Patient convenience 
 
Pediatric Cardiology Clinic 

Pediatric  cardiology  is  concerned  with  diseases  of  the  heart  in  the  growing  and 
developing  individual.  It  offers  diagnosis  and  treatment  of  various  types  of cardiovascular 
disease  such  as  congenital  heart  disease,  abnormal  heart  rhythm,  heart  muscle 
inflammation  from  various  causes,  pericardial  disease,  valve  disease,  aortic 
disease-aneurysm,  rheumatic  disease  and  Kawasaki  disease  [5]​.  Congenital  heart 
disease is the most common heart disease in children and cause of death among children 
with  congenital  disabilities.  According  to  statistics,  70-80  percent  of  children  have 
congenital  heart  disease.  In  Thailand,  it  was  found  that  every  year  there  are  7,000  - 
10,000  new  born  children  with  heart  disease.  Therefore,  congenital  heart  disease  is  a 
major health problem in Thailand ​[6]​. 

Cardiovascular  Banoratories  are  composed  of  two  major  exams  and  procedures 
defined  as  non  invasive  and  invasive.  Non-invasive  rooms  are  a  testing  and  diagnostic 
exam  which  require  minimal preparation. Tests do not penetrate the skin except for minor 
needle  punctures.  For  invasive  rooms,  it  is  used  for  invasive  diagnostic  tests.  Procedure 
include  use  of  catheters  which  require  sedation  at  different  levels.  It  also  requires  clean 
and sterile accommodation and equipment which is similar to a surgical environment. 

Functional Organization [7] 

There are 8 functional areas: 

1. Reception Area 
These  areas  include  registration  functions,  waiting,  and  opportunities  for 
patient  education.  The  reception  control  area  shall  be  located  where 
receptionists  can  observe  the  waiting  area.  Outpatient  areas  should  be 
separate  from  inpatient  circulation  and  holding  areas  when  they  need  to 
use  the  same  exam  rooms.  Exam  rooms  also  need  to  separate  from 
service  traffic.  Family  waiting  area  should  be  located  close  to  the  exam 
room  in  order  to  make  it  easy  for  physicians  to  visit  families  and  discuss 
results  and  treatment  options.  The  Consult  Room  should be located close 
to  Waiting.  These  areas  should  have  access  to  natural  light  and  be 
positively attractive to improve the experience in these spaces. 
2. Non invasive Cardiology Patient Area 
This area provides testing and exams generally for outpatients. Patients will 
travel  from  Waiting  to  the  test  room  and  return to reception for a follow up 
appointment.  Room  include  electrocardiogram(EKG)  Testing  room, 
Pacemaker  ICD  Interrogation  Room,  Holter  Monitor  Room, 
Echocardiography  Room  (ECHO),  Stress  Echocardio  Room  (Stress 
ECHO),  Stress  Testing  Treadmill  Room,  Tilt  Table  Testing  Room,  general 
exam room and a Muse Reading Station. 
 
 
 
Figure 2.9 ​ ​ ​EKG Testing Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 

Figure 2.10 ​ ​ ​Holter Monitor Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Figure 2.11 ​ ​ ​Tilt Table Testing Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 


 
Figure 2.12 ​ ​ ​Stress Echocardiography Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 

Figure 2.13 ​ ​ ​Stress Testing Treadmill Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 


 
 
 
3. Non invasive Cardiology Support Area 
Support  spaces include Event/Holter Monitoring Work Room, Soiled Utility, 
clean  Utility,  Equipment  and  Storage,  Non-Invasive  Cardiology  Supplies. 
These  should  all  be  located  near  the  patient  test  and  exam  rooms  to 
minimize  staff  travel  distance  and  avoid  patient  traffic  when  they  deliver 
clean goods or remove soiled waste.  

 
Figure 2.14 ​ ​ ​Event/Holter Monitor Work Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
4. Invasive Cardiology Patient Area 
This  area  requires  specific  care  and  infection  control.  It  should  be 
organized  with  a  patient  access  corridor  around  and  a  staff  and  service 
circulation  zone  in  the  core.  Separate  access  for  patients and staff. Waste 
should  be  removed  through  the  door  into  the  staff  and  service  zone  and 
follow  pathways  to  the  soiled  holding  room  and  then  out  of  the  clinical 
area. 
 
These  three  functional  spaces,  Cardiac  Catheterization  Laboratory  (Cath 
Lab),  Control  Room  Cardiac  Catheterization  and  Scrub/Gowning  Area, 
must  be  planned  as  one  working  unit.  Cath  Labs  requirements  are  similar 
to operating rooms. It requires spaces for scrub and dirty circulation. It also 
requires  a  control  room  which  must  provide  good  visibility  of  the  patient 
through  glazed  panels.  This  room  should  have  a  door  to  the  service  zone 
and  Cath  Lab.  Cath  Labs  use  fluoroscopy  which  requires  radiation 
shielding  for  walls,  doors  and  glazed  openings.  Staff  may  wear  a  shield 
cloth such as an apron while in the room.  
 
Electrophysiology  (EP)  rooms  and  their control rooms are organized similar 
to  Cath  Labs.  It  requires  clean  and  dirty  paths  and  a  sterile  environment 
within the room.  
 
 
 
 
The  Transesophageal  Echocardiography  (TEE)  room  uses  ultrasound 
probes  inserted  in  the  esophagus  to  assess  cardiovascular  function.  The 
TEE  room  should  be  located  close  to  the  probe  wash-down  room  where 
probes  are  cleaned  and  packaged  before  transport  to  the  Sterile 
Processing  Department  (SPD).  This  room  should  have  a  door  directly  to 
the TEE probe Storage room too. 
 
For  cardiac  CT  and  MRT,  they  are  less  invasive,  This procedure is quicker 
than  invasive  procedures  with  little  or  no  prep  or  recovery  time.  It requires 
a control room and should control magnetic items in or near the room.  
 

 
Figure 2.15 ​ ​ ​Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2.16 ​ ​ ​Control Room,​ ​Cardiac Catheterization Lab,  
Floor/Equipment Plan 

Figure 2.17 ​ ​ ​Transesophageal Echocardiography(TEE) Room,  


Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
Figure 2.18 ​ ​ ​Procedure Room, Electrophysiology Floor/Equipment Plan 

 
Figure 2.19 ​ ​Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Procedure Room  
Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
   
 
 
5. Invasive Cardiology Support Area 
Room  include  an  an instrument room for storage and maintenance of Cath 
and  TEE  instruments,  System  Component  Rooms  to  control  electronic 
system  for  Cath  and  TEE  (This  room  should  have  direct  access  from  the 
control  room,  Viewing  Room  for  physicians  to view all image and data that 
get  from  procedures,  a  Sterile  Supply  Room,  an  Equipment  Cleaning 
Room,  a  Digital  Quality  Control  Area  to  support  and  storage  of  the 
electronic  records  and  Medication  Area.  Medication  Area  stored 
medication  for  Cath  Labs  and  EP  rooms.  Clean  and  soiled  utility  rooms 
shall be located for convenient access for staff and from the service zone. 

Figure 2.20 ​ ​ ​System Component Room, Floor/Equipment Plan 


 
6. Invasive Cardiology Prep and Recovery Area  
This  area  is  located  between  public  areas  and  the  controlled  environment 
that  support  treatment  areas.  It  is  a  small  room  where  a nurse station can 
monitor.  It  should  provide  maximum acoustic and visual privacy by using a 
sliding  glass  door.  In  addition,  physician  consultation  can  be combined in 
this  area  using  curtains  or  other  elements which easily move for separated 
zoning.  Thus,  family  members  or  friends  can  access  this  room.  Inpatients 
may  be  at  a  higher  acuity  level  than  outpatients  so  their  pathways  should 
be  separate.  Clean  and  soiled  utility  rooms  should  be  located  for  easy 
access.  It  can  be  a  sharing  within  the  service  in  order  to  shorten  staff 
distance. 
Figure 2.21 ​ ​Recovery Room, Patient Prep, Floor/Equipment Plan 
 
7. Staff and Administrative Area 
Key  offices include room for director, physician, nurse and chief technician. 
This  area  should  group  all  staff  offices  in  order  to  improve  teamwork  and 
control  natural  light  for  staff  satisfaction  and  stress  reduction. 
Administrative  areas  include  reading  and  consultation  areas  for  physicians 
and  nurses,  located  near  the  procedure  area.  The  staff  lounge  and  staff 
locker  room  are  important  to  reduce  stress.  It  should  be  located  separate 
from patient areas. 
8. Education Area 
This area includes a conference/class room and office for interns. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2.22 ​ Cardiology Service Functional Diagram 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Pediatric Cardiology Clinic also has a relationship with other many services and 
other medicine in order to make the most efficient treatment.  

Table 2.1 ​Functional Relationship Matrix with Cardiology Clinic  


 
 

Legend 
Relationship 
1. Adjacent 
2. Close/same floor 
3. Close/Different Floor 
4. Limited Traffic 
5. Connection needed 
X. Separation Desirable 
Reason: 
A. Common use of resources 
B. Accessibility of supplies 
C. Urgency of contact 
D. Noise of vibration 
E. Presence of odors  
F. Contamination harzard 
G. Sequence of work 
H. Patient convenience 

 
Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic  
Gynecology  deals  with  non pregnant women, while obstetrics deals with pregnant 
women  and  their  unborn  baby.  Gynaecology  is  about  physiology  and  medicine  which 
deals  with  the  functions  and  disease  specific  to  women  and  girls,  especially  the 
reproductive  system.  Gynecology patients require a more lengthy pelvic examination. This 
department  requires  a  large  staff,  as  each  physician  needs  one  or  two  nurses.  For 
obstetrical  patients  usually  make  monthly  visits,  in  order  to  follow  up.  The  obstetric  unit 
will require access to the operating unit for emergency cases ​[8]​.  

Functional Organization [8] 

There are 8 functional areas: 

1. Reception Area 
These  areas  include  registration  functions,  waiting,  and  opportunities  for 
patient  education.  The  reception  control  area  shall  be  located  where 
receptionists  can  observe  the  waiting  area.  Outpatient  areas  should  be 
separate  from  inpatient  circulation  and  holding  areas  when  they  need  to 
use  the  same  exam  rooms.  Exam  rooms  also  need  to  separate  from 
service  traffic.  Family  waiting  area  should  be  located  close  to  the  exam 
room  in  order  to  make  it  easy  for  physicians  to  visit  families  and  discuss 
results  and  treatment  options.  The  Consult Room should be located close 
to  Waiting.  These  areas  should  have  access  to  natural  light  and  be 
positively attractive to improve the experience in these spaces. 
2. Patient Care Area and Birthing Area 
The  rooms  are  for  visiting  doctors  like  paediatrician,  Gynaecologist  and 
Laparoscopic  surgeon  etc.  This  area  will  have  an  ultrasound  room  for 
carrying  an  Ultrasound  test.  The  room  is  attached  to  the  toilet.  This  area 
includes  labour, delivery, recovery (LDR) room where patient use for labour 
and  birth  including  hours  of  recovery  and  labour,  delivery,  recovery  and 
postpartum  (LDRP)  room  where  patient  will  give  birth  and  stay  with  baby 
until ready to go home.  

​Figure 2.22 ​ LDR/LDRP Room, Floor Plan 


 
3. Unit Support 
The  room  includes  a  laboratory,  medication  room, Nourishment room and 
storage.  The  clean  and  soiled  utility  room  is  required  to  support  each 
patient  area,  preparation  room  and  recovery  room.  This  room  should  be 
located near to each patient area to minimize staff travel distance.  
4. C-Section area 
It is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. The time taken to travel to 
the operating room from the birthing area should not exceed 3 minutes.  
5. Nursery Area 
The  general  care  nursery will provide for the general care of healthy babies 
such  as  feeding,  bathing  the  baby,  taking  care  of  the  baby  while sleeping 
during  the  day.  The  clear  space  between  the  costs  should  be  at  least  1 
metre. The area will provide education to staff and parents 
6. Staff and Administration 
Key  offices  include  room  for  director,  physician,  nurse  and  chief 
technician.  This  area  should  group  all  staff  offices  in  order  to  improve 
teamwork  and  control  natural  light  for  staff  satisfaction  and  stress 
reduction.  Administrative  areas  include  reading  and  consultation  areas  for 
physicians  and  nurses,  located  near  the  procedure  area.  The  staff  lounge 
and  staff  locker  room  are  important  to  reduce  stress.  It should be located 
separate from patient areas. 

 
Sterile Processing Service (SPS) [4] 

The  Sterile  Processing  Service  main  function  is  to  ensure  that  all  medical 
equipment  is  cleaned  and  disinfected  before  using  in  procedure rooms. Thus, instrument 
sets,  patient  care  equipment  and  other  medical  devices  must  be  transported  accurately 
and  in  a  timely  manner.  SPS  workflow  begins  with  the  retake  of  all  Reusable  Medical 
Equipment (RME) at the point of use and ends with processing and packaging of sterilized 
RME before delivery to the point of use.  

SPS’ functions is organized in 6 functional area: 

1. Decontamination Area 
This  area  is  where  RMEs  are  received  from  the  point  of  use.  A  soiled 
transition  is  provided  as  well  as  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) area 
to  let  staff  change  their  clothing  before  entering  the  area.  The  room 
arranges  RME  flow  one  direction.  It  has  storage  space  for  chemicals  and 
cart  washers.  The  provision of two seperate rooms is the preferred option. 
One  room  for  dirty  activity  and  one  room  for  clean  activity.  This  way  can 
reduce  risk  of  infection  and  provide  a  very  clear  operation  between  clean 
and  dirty.  Ventilation  and  air  quality  are  very  important  too.  Air  movement 
should travel from a clean to dirty area. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Figure 2.10​ Decontamination Room Functional Diagram 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2.10​ Decontamination Work Area 
 
Figure 2.10​ Decontamination Room, Axonometric View 

2. Scope Processing Area 


The  flexible  endoscopes  are  reprocessed  in  this  area.  Equipment  in  this 
area have to perform high level disinfection 
3. The preparation and Assembly Area  
Area where RME items are inspected and packaged for sterilization.  

 
References
 
Chapter 2 Literature Review 
 
[1]​https://weillcornell.org/pedspai 
[2]​https://www.mdedge.com/chestphysician/article/98753/pediatrics/respiratory-disorder
s-most-common-cause-childhood 
[3]​https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dGuide/dgPulmonary.pdf 
[4]​https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/VA/VADEGUID/spsls.pdf 
[5]​https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/doctors/roles-doctors/paediatrics/pae
diatric-cardiology 
[6]​https://www.thaichildhealth.com/knowledge/%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A
3%E0%B8%B9%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%81%E0%B9%82%
E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%AB%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A7%E0%B9%83%E0
%B8%88%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%
B9%81.html 
[7]​https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/VA/VADEGUID/cardiovascular.pdf 
[8]​https://www.ecronicon.com/ecgy/pdf/ECGY-08-00308.pdf 
C h a p t e r 3 

Program Preparation

Organization Chart 

The  organization  chart  below  shows  the  number  of  the  overall  staff  and 
relationship hierarchy of each department in Smile Chest Children Hospital. 
Hospital Water Tank Calculation

The table 3.1 shows that hospitals need to store 45 litre per staff on duty. The 
total number of staff is 99.  
 
Total water storage (litre) = 99 x 45 = ​4,455 litre 

The table 3.2 shows that every 5000 litre will require an​ 18 sq.m ​room area with 
2 m. high. 

 
Type of Building  Storage per occupant (litre) 

Hospital per staff on duty  45 

Hostels  90 

Hotels  135 

House and flat  135 

Offices with canteen  45 

Restaurant (per meal)  7 

School, boarding  90 

School, day  30 

Table 3.1​ ​ ​Estimation of Cold Water Storage per Occupant 


 
 
Storage    Tank height   

(Litre)  1.5 m.  2 m.  3 m. 

5,000  18 sq.m.  18 sq.m.  - 

10,000  31 sq.m.  23 sq.m.  - 

20,000  50 sq.m.  40 sq.m.  - 

40,000  72 sq.m.  60 sq.m.  50 sq.m. 

60,000  -  80 sq.m.  60 sq.m. 

Table 3.2​ ​Water Storage Room Area 


 
Area Requirement 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table 3.1​ Area Requirement of the programs in Smile Chest Children’s Hospital 
 
 
 
Programming Relationship Diagram 

Overall Function Diagram 


C h a p t e r 4 

Site Consideration
 
Site Selection 
 
Site Selection Criteria 
Location  
According to Chapter 1, Child’s Smile CHest should be located on the Thonburi side. 
- Accessibility : public transport, traffic route and highway interchange 
- Facility : busy retail district, shopping mall or restaurant. ​Convenience 
makes a better overall patient experience and contributes to the likelihood that 
they will return.  
- Near residential or community area 
- High Visibility from passing traffic 
Site Quality 
- Healing environment consideration : avoiding health effects ​such as noise and 
smell pollution. It should provide good air quality, landscape and natural light. 
- Site orientation : ​the building facing south will receive more wind. 
- Site shape  
Land Size 
- Enough land for facilities such as parking, drainage and future growth. 
Distance from other hospital  
- It should be within 15-30 min traveling time.(radius 25 km).​ In order to transfer 
patients that our hospital cannot handle and support the other hospital 
-  
Site Choices 
1. Site 1​ Prannok rd.​ (7500 sq.m.) located 2 minute from MRT Fai Chai 

​Figure 4.1​ ​Site 1 Location,​ ​Bang Khun Sri, Bangkok Noi 


In a radius of 5 km, there are around 16 schools in this area. Around the site are 
all residential areas. In a radius of 2.1 km, there are big hospitals such as Siriraj 
hospital and Thonburi hospital which is a general hospital. Siriraj hospital is one of 
the best hospitals in Thailand.   
   
2. Site 2 ​Thakam rd, 200 m. from Rama 2 rd. ​(8000 sq.m.) located near Big C Rama 
2 and opposite Central Rama 2 
 

 
​Figure 4.2​ ​ Site 2 Location, Samadam, Bangkhuntian 
 
3. Site 3​ Rama 2 rd. ​(11,357​sqm.​) located opposite MG Rama 2 

Figure 4.3​ ​ ​Site 3 Location, Bangmod, Chomthong 


 
Site  2  and  site  3  are  3.2  m.  apart.  There  are  almost  20  schools  in  this  area. 
Around  the  site  mostly  are  residential,  scattered  with  industrial  and  commercial  areas. 
There are a lot of public hospitals and 2 general hospitals along Rama 2 rd. 
 
Site Selection Criteria  Weight  Site 1  Site 2  Site 3 

Location          

Accessibility  5  15  10  20 

Facility  2  4  10  6 

Near residential or community area  3  9  15  12 

High Visibility  4  16  8  20 

Site Quality         

Healing environment  4  12  16  16 

Site orientation  2  6  6  8 

Site shape  2  10  10  10 

Land Size  5  25  25  25 

Distance from other hospital   4  20  16  20 

Total    117  116  137 


 
Table 4.1​ ​ ​Site Selection Score 
 
Site 3 Current appearance 

Figure 4.4 ​ ​ Appearance of the Selected Site  


 
 
Site Information 
Site Location 

Figure 4.5 ​ ​ Location of the Site   


 
Location : Saratangluang, Bangmod, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand 
Total Area : 11,357 sqm 
Accessibility : via Rama 2 road. The road can be accessed ​Chalerm Maha Nakhon  
express way 
Nearby Hospital : Banprokok Hospital (3.7 km.), Bangmod Hospital (1.4 km.) 
 
Site Boundary 

Figure 4.6 ​ ​ Site Boundary on Google Map  


Site Analysis 
 
● Land Use 
Most  of  the  land  is  residential.Along  the  main  road  are scattered with commercial 
and institutions (such as school and hospital).  

  Institution  Commercial  
  GreenArea  Residential 
● Neighbouring 
There  are  restaurants,  temples  and  schools  near  the  site.  There  are  also  high 
buildings at the back of the site. 
 
   
● Accessibility 
 
Direct  
 
Getting to ​Child’s Smile Chest Hospital  
 
 
 
 
 

 
● Nearby Hospital  
 
 
General Hospital 
- Bangprakong Hospital : 6-12 mins 
- Bangmod Hospital : 10-18 mins 
- Nakornthon Hospital : 8-14 mins 
- Prarama Rama 2 : 9-16 mins 
- EKH Hospital : 28-45 mins 
 
● Sensory 
Noise  mainly  comes  from  the  main  road  and  temporary  noise  from  the  temple. 
The smell comes from temples, restaurants and markets. 
 

 
 

The  picture  above  shows  the  view  surrounding  the  site.  The  site  is  mostly 
surrounded  by  organization  and  residential.  There  is  a  high  building  in  the 
southeast  (a  condominium).  In  front  of  the  site  is  MG  rama  2, a car company. On 
the east, there is a TSK crane company. Around the site is quiet and not crowded. 
But  there  is  some  noise coming from the main road and temporary noise from the 
temple when they have an event. 
 
 
 
● Law and Regulation 
 
Orange Area Colour Code (Yor 6) 
Orange area colour code is a low density residential area. The law and regulation 
are defined below. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Area = 11,357 sq.m.

FAR 4.5 : 1 
Total Building Area :  
32,863 sqm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Area = 11,357 sq.m. 

OSR 6.5  
Total Open Area :  
738.2 sqm 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Area = 11,357 sq.m. 

SET BACK  
Front = 6 m. 
Side / Back = 6 m. 
Attach the River = 3 m 
 
 
 
C h a p t e r 5 

Case Study
 
Case Studies Outlines 

1. ​BørneRiget : Analysis about form, program, circulation, facade and  


material 
2. Suzhou : Analysis about circulation 
3. Ekachai : Analysis about circulation and children scale 

BørneRiget ​|​ ​Copenhagen Children’s Hospital ​[xxx] 

Project Information 

Architect : 3XN Architect  


Location : Copenhagen, Denmark 
Floor Area : 58,600 m² 
Storey-Building : 9 storeys 
Hospital Bed Number : 210 beds 
Staff Member : 1050 members 

Site Location 
 

Design Concept 
 
The  New  Children's  Hospital  (BørneRiget)  with  a  ‘Playfully  Logical’  design  takes 
its point of departure in two hands that stretch their ‘fingers’ into the light, into the city and 
into  the  green.  Two  hands  that  complement  each  other,  just  like  the  two  halves  of  the 
brain.  The  left  and  right  hands  are  connected  to  each  hemisphere  representing  the 
creative play and the rational logic.  
 
 

 
Figure 5.1 ​ ​ Concept Diagram 
 
Design Principles 
 
​Based  o​n  the  vision  applying  to  the  building  project,  an  innovation  process  has 
been  defined  in  a  close  collaboration between patients, families, managers and staff. This 
design principles are to combine both the organisation and the building facilities. 
 
The are 5 design principles as following :  

Integrated Play Designed for Daily Living See me, ask me, Let me 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Good Journey Cleanly defined zone 
 
Figure 5.2 ​ ​ Design Principles Diagram 
 
Children's experience is very important. Their feeling of being able to take control 
of their own situation can reduce their stress. And at the same time, their need to be seen 
and safe. 
 
Figure 5.3 ​ ​ Daylight on Building 
 
The facade gives the hospital 100% facing ity as well as optimal conditions 
(Figure 5.3). The form of building makes its view and connection towards the city. The 
space between the fingers make all the bedrooms receive a different view of the city 
(Figure 5.4). 

Figure 5.4 ​ ​ View and Connection to the City 


 
Fingerstips 
 
There are different functions that are provided at each fingertip. Especially an 
outdoor garden and playing area with diverse themes. The outdoors space will adapt and 
have a different function according to the weather. Thus, children can come to play and 
learn at the fingertip and receive a good experience  
 
 
 
Figure 5.5 ​ ​ ​ Fingertips Programing 
 
Facade and Function 
 
  The design focuses on ensuring a good thermal indoor climate. To reduce risk of 
cold  from  the  double-height  glass  sections  and  too  low  temperatures  in  winter, 
low-energy  windows  can  be  used  instead  of  single-layer  glass.  In  the summer, there can 
controlled  natural  ventilation,  sun  protection  to  the  south,  east  and  west  and  focus  on. 
25%  of  the  year's  facade  will  be  closed  because of the cold winter. While in the summer, 
the  facade  can  be  adjusted  in  order  to  protect  the  sun shade and let the wind flow in the 
same times. 
 

Figure 5.5 ​ ​ ​ Facade Opening Diagram 


Programing and Circulation 
 
  The  main  circulation  for  visitors  are  stairs  and  elevators  at  the  center  of  the 
building.  Ward  will  be  located  at  the  top  while  the  clinic  will  be  located  at  the  bottom.  In 
the middle of the builder, there are the operation area and academics. 
 

  Elevator 
  Main Circulation 
  Stair 
  Service Area 
 
Figure 5.6 ​ ​ ​ Connection Circulation between Level and Programming on Each Floor 
Intensive  care,  surgery,  diagnostics,  delivery  and  outpatient  clinics  are  located 
in  the lower floor. The connection of each finger will provide more space and ease for staff 
circulation.  The  fingers  as  figure  5.6  are  located  on  the  5th-8th  floor  where  children's 
wards take place. At the same time, the sequence of the hospital is similar to their home. 

Figure 5.6 ​ ​ ​Clear zones - Individual hierarchy between private and public areas. 

Figure 5.6 ​ ​ ​Clear zones - treatment floor 

Figure 5.7 ​ ​ ​ Zoning Relationship 


Figure 5.8 ​ ​ ​Distances 
 
 
From  the  core  of  the  building  to  the  tip  of  each  figure are not more than 35 m. 
The  public  space  is  located  at  the  center  and  more  private  where  bedrooms  are  located 
at  the  tip  of  the  finger.  Thus,  the  bedroom  will  receive  less  noise  than  other  zones  in  the 
center (figure 5.9) 

.​Figure 5.9 ​ ​Private Vs Public 


 
There  are  more  than  one  entrance  on  the  first  floor.  The  staff  entrances  are 
located on the site of the building.  
 
 
 
Figure 5.10 ​ ​ ​Site Plan Circulation 

 
1. Ambulance Ramp 8. Training and Rehabilitation 
2. Residence Garden 9. Born and Kid Clinic 
3. Adult Outpatient Clinic 10. Day Hospital 
  ……………………...​4. Reception 11. Atrium/Garden   
  Staff Entrance 5. Play Area 12. Meeting Point 
  Patient FLow 6. Outdoor Seating 13. Supermarket 
  ……………………...​7. Frontcourt 14. Cafe 
 
Figure 5.11 ​ ​ ​3rd Floor Plan Circulation 

Patient Flow  Elevator  Service Lift 


 
 
Figure 5.12 ​ ​ ​Section, BørneRiget  
 

 
Figure 5.13 ​ ​ ​Elevation, BørneRiget 
 
 
Sections are cut through main circulation. The stairs at the center provide 
ventilation for the building. The fire stairs are located in every finger for safety. Elevators 
are attracted by colorful fades and surrounded by green with different rhythms. The up 
and down of the building make it fun and moveable. 
 
 
Material 
 
The building is characterized by spaces and experiences that speak to everyone. 
At the same place, furniture or artwork can easily be exciting for both the little ones and 
the​ old.​ It is about creating layer shades through playful materials, color and surface. 
Thus, using different materials can​ catch ​children's interest and create learning skills. 
 

golden wood natural rubber wild nature rock anodiseren aluminium 

Figure 5.14 ​ ​ ​Durable, Natural and Tactile Choices 

Surface Plasterboard, Air Verify Antibacterial curtains 

Figure 5.14 ​ ​ ​Healthy, smart and active surfaces 


 

Figure 5.15 ​ ​ ​Material Indoor Diagram  


Suzhou ​|​ ​Children’s Hospital ​[xxx] 
 
Project Information 

Architect : HSK Architect 


Location : Suzhou, China 
Floor Area : 94,800 m² 
Storey-Building : 12 storeys 
Hospital Bed Number : 800 beds 
Daily Outpatient Visit : 3,000 

Design Concept 
 
The concept for the design of Suzhou Children’s Hospital was inspired by the 
Kites. The kite provides shelter and protection for children from the sun and rain, adding 
colour and joy to the children and their families (Figure 5.16). The building of the hospital 
emphasizes the relationship with the flexibility of the water in the garden and the canal 
and the mobility of the kite.  

 
Figure 5.16 ​ ​ ​Garden Area of the Suzhou Children’s Hospital 
 
In  addition,  the  use  of  colored  strips  scattered  on  the  outer  wall  of  the  building 
adds  a  unique  label  to  the  hospital  as  a  residence  for  children  and  their  families  (Figure 
5.17).  The  project  also  integrates  itself  into  the  regional  environment  by  the  famous  local 
traditional  Chinese  gardens.  The  design’s  imagery  puts  at  ease  the  stress  and  fears  of 
patients and their parents by using infusion of light. 
 
 
Figure 5.17 ​ ​ ​Architecture Image of Suzhou Children’s Hospital 
 
Programing and Circulation 
 

 
Figure 5.18 ​ ​ ​Site plan, Suzhou Children’s Hospital 
Staff  will  access  from  aside  and  at  the  back  of  the  building.  The  patient  has 
another  2  entrances  aside  from  the  main  entrance  at  the  front.  The  other  two 
entrances can walk directly from the parking area though the garden (Figure 5.18). 
 

Figure 5.19 ​ ​ ​Ground Level Floor Plan, Suzhou Children’s Hospital 

Figure 5.20 ​ ​ ​2nd Floor Plan, Suzhou Children’s Hospital 


 
Figure 5.21 ​ ​ ​Typical Inpatient Floor Plan, Suzhou Children’s Hospital 
 
Efficiency  in  operation  and  reduction  in  travel  distance  were  accomplished. 
Housing  is  provided  on  campus  for  staff  at  all  levels.  The use of escalators will speed the 
patients  to  the  clinical  areas.  Each  floor  of the facility will have patient registration, cashier 
and  pharmacy  thus  reducing  congestion  and  unnecessary  traffic  patterns.  ​The  south 
facing rooms provide for the healing benefits of the sun.  

Figure 5.22 ​ ​ ​Section, Suzhou Children’s Hospital 


Ekachai ​|​ ​Children’s Hospital ​[xxx] 
 
Project Information 

Architect : IF (Integrated Field)  


Location : SamutSakorn, Thailand 
Floor Area : 7,200 m² 
Storey-Building : 5 storeys 
Hospital Bed Number : 54 beds 
Daily Outpatient Visit : 75 

Design Concept 
 
Design Philosophy: Playing is Healing.  
Key Concept : ‘Children Dimension’.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1. Wood Decoration 2. Curved Lines 3. Children Scale 
 
Figure 5.23​ Interior Perspective, Waiting Area, EKH Children’s Hospital 
 
Figure  5.23  sh​ows dimension concept which scales down many things to better 
fit  the  children.  For  example,  the  wood  decorations  curving  along  the  walls  are  at  one 
meter  level,  at  their  average  eye  level.  These  curved  lines  are  hand  drawn  and  not 
geometrically  perfect  as  the  designers  believe  they  can  better  stir  the  children’s 
imagination.  Also,  the  cashier  counters  are  curved  down  to  enhance  more  interaction 
between the nurses and the children. 
 
 
The  design  of  60 rooms is highlighted by four constellations—whale, rabbit, turtle and lion 
on  the illuminated ceilings. These animal patterns are also in the perforated steel plates on 
the  building’s  exterior.  A  variety  of  colors  inside  the  rooms  can also be seen on the room 
doors.  They  use  bright  colors  in  children’s  space  design  because  children  make  use  of 
color contrasts in their visual comprehension. 

​Figure 5.24​ Interior Perspective, Bedroom, EKH Children’s Hospital 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
​Figure 5.25​ Interior Perspective, Bedroom (at night), EKH Children’s Hospital 
Programing and Circulation 
 
The diagram shows analysis of the patient and staff circulation. Also the program 
on each floor. 

​Figure 5.26​ First Floor Plan, EKH Children’s Hospital 

​Figure 5.27​ Second Floor Plan, EKH Children’s Hospital 

 
Figure 5.28​ Third Floor Plan, EKH Children’s Hospital 

Figure 5.29​ Fourth and Fifth Floor Plan, EKH Children’s Hospital 

 
 
 
Facade 
 
Figure  5.30  shows  the  facade  of  the  building using pastel color in order to make 
it  easy  for  the  eye  and  friendly  with  the  surrounding  context.  They  use  curves  at  the 
entrance to welcome children. 

Figure 5.30​ Elevation, EKH Children’s Hospital 

In  conclusion,  each  case  studies  have  their own character and concept but they 


have  the  same  goal  which  is  to  attract  children's  interest.  For  BørneRiget  they  use 
environment  design  to  create  different  spaces.  They  also  use  a  variety  of  functions  and 
design  to  interest  children  while  Children's  hospital  uses  a  colorful  facade.  For  Ekachai 
children’s  hospital,  they  concern  more  about  the  children's  perspective  and  experience 
while  they  are  staying  in  hospital.  Another  important  thing  that  we  have  to  concern  is 
circulation. Figure 5.31 will show the difference of circulation in each hospital. 

Figure 5.31​ Circulation Comparison of 3 Cases Study 

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