Abstract

The project has two main objectives: to create a high-quality private clinic in Lima, and to do it on the same site where the clinic currently stands.

The first step is to consider all stages of construction of the new building, taking into account the following:

• construction phases must be physically possible, the existing buildings should occupy the entire plot, surrounded by four
streets, and demolition must be carefully planned;
•medical activity cannot drop at any point during the construction, and the clinic wants to support patient care without reducing quality; and
•access must be ensured – pedestrians, cars and supplies must be able to get into the building at any stage of the construction.

The project comprises three phases of construction, along with the phases of demolition, previous works, temporary works, and upgrading of the public space around the clinic. There is a major first stage, which includes phases 1 and 2, so that, when completed, that clinic can function as a balanced set. The second stage, involving phase 3, will be completed when it’s appropriate.

The functional planning of the new building has a very defined picture for the clinic. In the intermediate phases, some areas are moved to have basic patient care units at all stages.

The next step is to design a building with a high commitment to sustainability. Problems relating to energy, water, waste and materials are being studied and solved.

The project has been developed using building information modelling (BIM) to control large, complex processes and helping
to visualise and clarify problems. It will bring clear benefits around collaboration and coordination of information when construction starts, allowing professionals from all disciplines to participate in the process.