Al Ain Fertility Center
Industry
Healthcare
Date Of Completion
2016
Services used
Design and Development
Construction Supervision
Testing and Commissioning
Handing Over
A fertility center was established by the Police Medical Service of Abu Dhabi to serve as the premier location for fertility services to the members of the local and national Emirate of Abu Dhabi Police organization, the National Guard, members of their immediate families, and the general public. The design employs an iconic butterfly shape that utilizes curves and softened edges in both the interior and exterior design as a response to the delicate and specialized services of this facility.
A fully-glazed, three-story atrium is located within the main public entrance including a dual staircase serving as the focal point. Ornate architectural finishes within the lobby include glass, marble, natural veneers, mica and granite with stainless steel details. The two curved living vegetative walls reinforce the uplifting theme and add visual interest and texture to the space. The ground level of the facility includes the main entrance, VIP lobby, VIP elevators, waiting areas, outpatient facilities, laboratory, pharmacy, support spaces and public elevators. The procedure area contains laboratories and patient recovery rooms, populated below by the main entry, lobby and circulation spaces. The VIP areas have been treated with the greatest of care to ensure that privacy is maintained for these individuals and their families.
The Butterfly Concept utilizes the procedure area as the innermost planning function , with labs and patient rooms for recovery, oriented like butterfly wings emanating from this central element.
The VIP areas have been treated with the greatest of care, to ensure that privacy is maintained for these important individuals and their families. The wings of the Butterfly Concept are organized to enhance the use of areas that provide patient-only and staff only functions.
Curves and softened edges are utilized extensively in the design (interior and exterior), as a response to the delicate and specialized services of this facility, in assisting and supporting the growth of families.