Centro Oftalmológico
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Brunzini Enea Spilimbergo Arquitectos

Open spaces embody the mission of this facility for ocular surgery

© Alejandro Leveratto

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This medical facility specializes in clinical patient care and ocular surgery, performing numerous procedures every day. The glass central atrium organizes the facility’s complex program, while providing natural light and views of the sky in the interior spaces. The emphasis on "seeing" in the design coincides conceptually with the basic mission of the facility—to restore sight to the patients. The theme of transparency is continued into the technical areas and consultation rooms, creating a fluid environment that aids in the dialogue between medical staff and patients. This openness is maximized in the operating room, where park and avenue views can be enjoyed. Located above the building’s main access, the operating room has a panoramic window that juts out, interrupting the smooth geometry of the front facade.

Located on a busy Buenos Aires avenue, the building’s sculptural form of curvaceous walls breaks the monotony of a crowded and aging urban environment to create a memorable and easily recognized landmark. The project derives its form from the surrounding low-rise domestic scale. The formal qualities of the project are enhanced by the selection of materials. In a city where high levels of pollution and humidity are common, the finishes are durable and easy to maintain. This includes stone, pre-patinated copper, aluminum and reflexive glass in natural tones to avoid painting.

Formal name of Project:
Centro Oftalmológico Dr. Scarpello

Location:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Gross square footage:
6,500 sq. ft.

Owner:
Dr. Eduardo Daniel Scarpello

Architect:
Brunzini Enea Spilimbergo Arquitectos
Av. de Mayo 1370 9? Piso Oficina 256
Buenos Aires (C1085ABQ)
Argentina
Tel: 54 (11) 43 84 04 68
Fax: 54 (11) 43 84 04 67
www.besarq.com