St. John’s Medical College Hospital at Brigade Meadows-Testing-Karolin

OUR PROJECTS

Project Year
2024
Status
Completed
Project Type
Hospital
Bed Capacity
100 beds
Location
Brigade Meadows, Bengaluru
Architectural Style
Contemporary Institutional
Built-up Area
Approximately 1,20,000 sq.ft
Site Area
Approximately 1 acre

Located within the Brigade Meadows campus in Bengaluru, the St. John’s Medical College Hospital is designed as a contemporary healthcare facility that combines operational efficiency with a patient-centric environment. The architecture adopts a clean, timeless language, featuring textured plaster surface alternating with mcm cladded surfaces and expansive glazed entrances that create a welcoming identity and enhances visibility, accessibility, and intuitive wayfinding. The building is planned to ensure efficient circulation, clear zoning, and a comfortable healing environment. Passive design strategies, including recessed windows, deep overhangs, abundant natural daylight, and landscaped surroundings, improve thermal comfort and reduce energy consumption. Durable, low-maintenance materials and high-performance glazing ensure longevity, creating a resilient healthcare facility that balances functionality, sustainability, and contemporary architectural expression.

SPECIAL FEATURES

 ✓ Patient-Centric Design

✓ Evidence-Based Healthcare Planning

✓ Functional Clinical Zoning

✓ Healing Environment Design

✓ Infection Prevention Strategy

✓ Intelligent Circulation Planning

✓ Energy-Efficient Building Systems

✓ Sustainable Healthcare Architecture

✓Smart Hospital Infrastructure

✓Flexible & Future-Ready Spaces

✓ Integrated MEP Coordination

✓ Fire & Life Safety Engineering

MATERIALS USED

  • Cement Plaster Finish
  • MCM cladding
  • Reinforced Concrete (RCC) Structure
  • UPVC Framed Glass Windows
  • Toughened Glass Entrance
  • RCC entrance canopy
  • Ceramic/Vitrified Floor Tiles
  • Granite at Entrance & Staircases
  • Stainless steel Railings

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • RCC Framed Structure System

  • Earthquack-Resistant Structural Design

  • Long-Span Structural Planning for Clinical Areas

  • RCC Column And Beams

  • RCC Slab Constractions

  • Shear System

  • Integrated HVAC System

  • Medical Gas Pipeline System

  • Fire Protection Systems

  • Electrical Distribution

  • Plumbing & Drainage

  • Building Management System (BMS)

  • AutoCAD – Architectural drafting & technical drawings

  • Revit – BIM modelling & documentation

  • SketchUp – 3D modelling & concept development

  • Adobe Photoshop – Presentation graphics & image editing

  • Lumion – Real-time 3D visualization & walkthroughs

  • 3ds Max – Architectural visualization & rendering

  • RCC Cast-in-Situ Construction

  • Conventional Formwork

  • MEP Coordination

  • Masonry Infill Walls

  • Curtain Wall Installation

  • Shear System

PROJECT WORKFLOW

  • 1. Design Development
    • Concept Design
    • Site Analysis
    • Master Planning
    • Architectural Drawings
    • Floor Plans
    • Elevations
    • Building Sections
    • Detailed Working Drawings
  • 2. Technical Design & Coordination
    • Façade Design
    • Interior Layouts
    • 3D Views & Photorealistic Renders
    • MEP Coordination Drawings
    • Structural Coordination Drawings
    • Door & Window Schedule
    • Material & Finish Schedule
    • Landscape Layout
  • 3. Construction Documentation & Execution
    • Fire & Life Safety Drawings
    • Accessibility Compliance Drawings
    • BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
    • Tender Drawings
    • Construction Documentation
    • Shop Drawing Review
    • Site Supervision Support
    • Project Handover Documentation
  • 4. Site Execution & Quality Management
    • Conducted regular site inspections to ensure construction quality.
    • Monitored compliance with approved architectural and engineering drawings.
    • Coordinated with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
    • Verified material quality and workmanship throughout construction.
    • Ensured adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
    • Tracked project progress to maintain scheduled timelines.
    • Resolved on-site technical challenges through effective coordination.
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  • 5. Project Completion & Handover
    • Completed final inspections of all architectural and engineering works.
    • Tested and commissioned building systems for operational readiness.
    • Verified compliance with healthcare, fire safety, and accessibility standards.
    • Prepared as-built drawings and project documentation.
    • Conducted final quality assurance and defect rectification.
    • Coordinated client walkthroughs and project acceptance.
    • Handed over the completed facility with all required documentation.
    • Delivered a fully functional, safe, and future-ready healthcare facility.
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RESULTS

How did the project benefit the client?

Enhanced the institution's brand image with a modern architectural identity.

Improved patient care through efficient planning and functional layouts.

Optimized space utilization, accommodating more departments within the available site.

Streamlined circulation for patients, staff, students, and visitors.

Increased operational efficiency with well-organized departmental zoning.

Reduced long-term maintenance through durable, low-maintenance materials.

Lowered energy consumption through daylighting and energy-efficient design strategies.

Ensured compliance with healthcare, fire safety, and accessibility standards.

Provided flexibility for future expansion and evolving healthcare requirements.

Created a comfortable, safe, and healing environment for patients and healthcare professionals.

Improved overall project value through a balance of functionality, sustainability, and architectural quality.