Bayit Balev
A friendly approach to Geriatric and Rehabilitation Hospital
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Client
Bayit Balev for Maccabi Healthcare Services
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Location
Rishon Lezion
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Year
2018 - 2022
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Status
- Completed
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Program
The center accommodates eight complex nursing and rehabilitation departments, each equipped with 36 beds, along with ventilated wards featuring 24 beds each. Additionally, there is a youth rehabilitation department with 36 beds. Supporting facilities such as a central kitchen, administration offices, lecture hall, pharmacy, and cafeteria are also incorporated. The plan for the rehabilitation center includes a gym and a hydrotherapy pool covering approximately 170 square meters.
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Area
27,000 sqm
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Services
Architecture
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Categories
- Healthcare & Assisted living
- Dov Koren Architects at Auerbach Halevy
Planned by Dov koren Architects Ltd
A home away from home
The Geriatric Rehabilitation and Nursing Home for "Bayit Balev" in the Rishon Le-zion old industrial district is part of a larger complex that includes a branch of the Assuta Hospital. Within the complex site, our focus was to maximize the facades and views towards external spaces for the benefit of the patients, while also maximizing the use of building rights and potential occupancy. The project's main priority was to create a warm, value-added living environment for the patients. The brand identity of the client, Bayit Balev, required to design a "home away from home" experience, in the tight regulated conditions and specifications required for of a hospital wing.
A challenging location yields a creative outcome
The site's location near a cemetery and in a changing industrial area influenced the architectural outcome. The project includes two wings enclosing a courtyard, with a swimming pool that opens up to the external spaces. The building is mostly experienced from the side, so we needed to find a way to make it noticeable and stand out. To achieve this, we used Corten cladding diagonally cut to create a striking and recognizable pattern.
The building includes 13 nursing wards in a 6-story building above the ground floor and a basement, with a pool, dining room, administrative areas, lobbies, and an ambulatory institute.
The project's interiors and spatial layout are designed to provide maximum flexibility and continuity of care for the patients, connecting underground to the adjacent Assuta Hospital.
Functionality, livability, and natural light inspired the design
blending warmth, elegance, and timeless durability. Grey stone cladding gives the building a formal look, while bright interiors with wooden accents add warmth. Beyond offering a top-tier healthcare facility, the project aims to revitalize the Rishon Lezion industrial zone, showcasing the transformative impact of thoughtful design.
Design Team Ayala Gal, Dov Koren Photographer Asaf Pinchuk
