MATERNITY CENTRE / РОДИЛЬНЫЙ ДОМ

The design of the maternity center begins with the concept of tiny Baobabs sprouting, symbolizing new life and growth. The central theme of the project is a life cycle, continuously welcoming the birth of newborns in an ongoing process within the circle. The maternity center comprises 22 rooms, with two main entrances. The primary entrance, located on the left, is designated for mothers in labor and pregnant women in their final stages. Upon entering, patients can access the main reception area, which leads to their designated wards. To the right of the reception, there are three rooms: the postpartum ward, two antenatal wards, and an ultrasound room. Opposite the ultrasound room is an area reserved for healthcare personnel, adjacent to which is a bathroom. Nearby, the premature babies’ room connects to the neonatal observation area. To the right of the reception is the main block where births occur. This area includes two labor rooms located to the top left after the waiting area. Below the waiting area, there is a bathroom and an operating area, which includes an additional operating room. In the left corner is the postoperative area, above which is the sterile storage room. The sterile hall, located centrally, connects all these rooms. The second entrance, on the right, is for women in the early stages of pregnancy who require consultations or screenings. This entrance leads to another reception and waiting area dedicated to consultations and ultrasound appointments. In the upper left corner, the first room is a bathroom, followed by a medical examination and consultation area. In the lower left corner, the first room is a sterile room, next to another medical examination and consultation area. The roof design features a system for collecting rainwater in flasks equipped with filters to purify the water. There are three 20-liter flasks in total, located at points with pitched roofs and stored underground. The central tree within the building is watered automatically by one of the pitched roof sections during rain, ensuring proper irrigation. Water drainage grates around the tree prevent flooding by channeling excess water away. The walls of the maternity center are adorned with traditional African patterns. These designs are created using special molds, which allow for the precise and clean shaping of the necessary materials.