A hospital in Senegal that beats the heat with architecture

Tambacounda hospital designed for Senegal’s climate

Architect Manuel Herz designed new paediatric and maternity wings for Tambacounda hospital together with people from the region.

Perforated walls, a double roof and two-layer brick walls ventilate and protect the spaces from heat. The result fits its surroundings and considers both patients and their companions.

Read the full article in El País

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