aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design

Murado & Elvira Arquitectos design therapy unit in Madrid

 

The Aceleradora therapy unit constructed by Murado & Elvira Arquitectos at La Paz Hospital in Madrid is a dedicated space designed for physical exercise to support children undergoing cancer treatment. The facility serves as the inaugural model for a series of pre-fabricated pavilions that will be deployed across various hospitals in Spain, marking a groundbreaking milestone in our healthcare landscape. This project is integral to the research efforts of the Unoentrecienmil Foundation, which has unveiled compelling findings—physical exercise can accelerate the recovery of pediatric cancer patients by a remarkable 17%, enhance survival prospects, alleviate treatment side effects, and elevate their self-esteem and overall quality of life.

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design
all images by Imagen Subliminal

 

 

Aceleradora’ flexible spaces transcend typical hospital design

 

The research therapy unit has been designed to seamlessly integrate therapy and research, with the overarching objective of enhancing patients’ quality of life in real time. The architectural prototype comprises a versatile collection of distinct components that can be flexibly combined, ensuring each project can be readily tailored to the unique requirements of individual hospitals. The process of knowledge production culminating in this project has involved numerous agents—researchers, medical personnel, anthropologists, graphic designers, programmers, builders as well as the architects at Murado & Elvira Arquitectos.

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design
on top of the Aceleradora building, a weather vane indicates the direction of the wind

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design
Physical Exercise Research Unit is part of La Paz Hospital in Madrid

 

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design
activation zone offers the possibility of free physical activity and exercises related to sport and play

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design
all the machines are designed for physical exercise prescribed by the doctors and guided by the therapists

 

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inside the hospital tower, a large sinuous ramp connects with the exterior pavilion

aceleradora therapy unit in madrid pioneers pediatric cancer care with innovative design
circular hatch-like openings provide natural light distribution and ventilation

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pivoting shutter allows control of the light entering through the circular window

 

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exercise area, illuminated by several skylights, is dedicated to exercise with machinery under professional supervision
exercise area, illuminated by several skylights, is dedicated to exercise with machinery under professional supervision
research laboratory is dedicated to the collection and measurement of data from the activity carried out in the unit
research laboratory is dedicated to the collection and measurement of data from the activity carried out in the unit
mobile unit brings training material to the rooms of patients  unable to go to the therapy unit
mobile unit brings training material to the rooms of patients unable to go to the therapy unit
process map
process map
design process
design process
components catalogue
components catalogue

project info:

 

name: Aceleradora La Paz
architect: Murado & Elvira Arquitectos | @muradoelvira

location: Madrid, Spain

photography: Imagen Subliminal – Miguel de Guzman + Rocio Romero | @imagensubliminal

 

 

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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