Hospital Architectural Design Methods

The publication “Hospital Architectural Design Methods” explores current methods and strategies in hospital design – from urban integration, building typologies, and spatial organization to interior design and healing environments. The book is part of a textbook series recommended by the Chinese Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development for architecture programs and combines theoretical principles with international case studies.

The publication features two projects by Nickl & Partner: the Hauner Children’s Hospital at LMU Munich and the North Wing of Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen. Both exemplify patient-centered healthcare architecture that combines a strong connection to nature, daylight, intuitive orientation, and complex functional requirements.

Publication year: 2026
Title: Hospital Architectural Design Methods
Authors: Meng Jianmin, Shi Yuan, Xing Lihua
Series Editor: Meng Jianmin
Publisher: China Architecture & Building Press
ISBN: 978-7-112-31906-0

In addition, the book presents further international hospital projects and typologies, using plans, photographs, and diagrams to examine different approaches to functional organization, daylight design, landscape integration, and the relationship between healthcare buildings and their urban context.

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