San Martino Hospice

A person-centred place of care

The “San Martino” Hospice for the Northern Modena Area was designed as a residential healthcare facility where architectural quality, natural light and the relationship with green spaces are central to the project. The aim was to create a protected environment that combines clinical requirements with a more domestic atmosphere.

Architectural, structural and building systems design were developed in BIM, with safety coordination integrated from the early design stages.

Functional organisation

The building is based on a courtyard layout and follows the natural changes in ground level. The entrance volume, arranged over two levels, contains the hall and administrative offices and is distinct from the main body in both form and materials.

The residential area is arranged as a single-storey pavilion and includes 14 rooms for patients and their families, all overlooking the central garden. Spaces for outpatient care, therapies and social activities are integrated into the layout, ensuring clear routes and visual continuity with the outdoors.

The complex ends with a cylindrical volume housing the quiet room and dedicated service spaces.

Materials and relationship with the landscape

The project combines materials such as brick and concrete with glass, steel and timber, creating a sober architectural language suited to its context.

The central courtyard is designed as a therapeutic garden and forms an integral part of the spatial experience. The green route was planned to support orientation, interaction and perceptual quality. The construction phase is close to starting and will be followed through construction supervision.