Nørresundby
Hospice Vangen
Centre for palliative care
KamiliansGarden (a self-governing institution) decided in 2016 to build a new centre for palliative care. Hospice Vangen encompasses 2,500 m2 of floor space and was carried out as a public-private partnership (PPP). The vision for the new hospice in Nørresundby is to create a dignified and safe environment for incurable, sick and terminal patients.
The new hospice caters to people with disabilities and includes reception/administration, patient rooms, office and meeting rooms, a medicine room and guard room, a staff room and a production kitchen.
- Location
- Nørresundby
- Year
- 2019
- Developer
- North Denmark Region and Kamilianergårdens Hospice
- Client
- TRIGON A/S
- Area
- 2.500 m²
- Services
- : Design management, design and professional supervision of all engineering disciplines, and consultancy in relation to fire protection, acoustics, commissioning, user involvement and DGNB certification.
- Advisory role
- Consultant engineer to turnkey contractor
- Partners
- TRIGON A/Sy, PPP contract supplier, Friis & Moltke Architects, Green Sustainable Landscape
- Sustainability
- UN Sustainability Goals 3, 6, 7, 11 og 17
Developed in line with research-based knowledge and user needs
The new building has 15 beds for terminal patients, and has room for the palliative team from Aalborg University Hospital, which works to relieve the suffering of patients – physically, mentally, socially, existentially and spiritually.
The new building also houses the entire large voluntary organisation centred around the hospice. Development of the new hospice drew on user perspectives and research-based knowledge on palliative architecture, so that the hospice meets the needs of all users as far as possible. Users, relatives, volunteers and staff were involved in developing an extensive room programme and wishes for the new hospice.
Two courtyards have been set up as sensory gardens, with views from the orangery and TV room, and the glass hallways alongside the bedrooms, niches and conversation rooms. The courtyards provide natural light and outdoor/indoor contact. They also serve as a sensory element that can help create a homely atmosphere.
The bedroom wings are located on the east side of the building, with patios and views towards the woodland. A green garden and nature space has thereby been created between the hospice and the wood – with a sensory path along the edge of the wood and a play area.
DGNB Gold and focus on operating costs
The principles governing the design and technical systems for the building were primarily driven by the aim of achieving a stable main structure and reasonable and safe operation. The project was undertaken as a public-private partnership (PPP). There has therefore been a strong focus on ensuring low operating costs. Solutions have been chosen based on a total cost of ownership perspective covering the next 30 years.
The project has a DGNB Gold certification. This involves a 360-degree focus on the environment, economics and social sustainability. In addition to the Gold certification, the developer stipulated a number of specific DGNB criteria in relation to the technical systems, process and materials. Hospice Vangen was therefore designed with a strong focus on life cycle assessment, comfort and flexibility, resulting in the use of sustainable materials, optimised indoor climate and a focus on the adaptability of technical systems. There has also been a strong focus on the architectural quality, interior design and visual comfort, resulting in an attractive and comfortable setting for residents and staff. The building was constructed in accordance with low energy class 2020.
