Zagazig University

The gentle curves of the building allowing for the natural flow of space, air and light. The design combines advanced practices for lighting, day-lighting, HVAC and water treatment systems that use significantly less energy while performing at or above current health standards, with a target of at least 50 percent energy reduction compared to similar facilities. The undulating landscape form and building envelope provide a great healing connection to nature, inside and out, not only from patient, staff and visitor aspects, but from a sustainability aspect.

Design aims to attract students through offering both traditional and modern attitude, to strengthen student's belonging to the campus and constant aspiration for success. The entire palette of materials was chosen to suit the historic surroundings, inspired by the Kingdom historical heritage, the Arabian Desert and sand dunes that express the beauty and dynamic movement of the wind. Machs visitors are welcomed by big lobby with an iconic dome and medical art wall full of chemicals and medicine symbols by many languages of science, to create interactive spaces to be part of students' memories.

The design aims to reduce patients' anxiety and stress, accelerate recovery, shorten hospitalizations, reduce medication use, lessen pain, and promote a sense of well being by creating a well designed healing environment. Spaces are designed to be nurturing and therapeutic. On the organizational level, the design helps to enhance staff satisfaction, productivity and retention. Form of the building allows for the natural flow of space, air and light. The design combines advanced practices for lighting, day lighting, HVAC and water treatment systems that use significantly less energy.