Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital

The building’s innovative design is sleek and airy, harnessing the healing powers of nature and light through its integration of biophilic and sustainable strategies. The abundance of nature inside and out provides soothing environments for patients and visitors and stimulating environments for all staff.

The new 132 340 m² complex is divided in two: Pavilion A is home to the majority of the hospital’s ambulatory and support functions, as well as the auditorium, reception facilities and laboratories. Pavilion B, reaching up a total of 12 floors and adjoined to the rest by a series of walkways, houses the majority of critical functions such as the emergency room, the operating bloc with its 11 operating rooms, medical imaging, and a total of 404 beds in care units. Aiming for a LEED v4 C+CB certification, the building will make judicious use of water and materials in addition to limiting its carbon emissions to have the lowest possible impact on the environment.

Along with better serving the surrounding population, the hospital’s design rethinks how we build health centres. This project is an example of what is possible when we take a human-centric approach to designing health facilities.