St. Paul's Hospital Proposal

Parti Sketch

Partnership with: Vahid Farbod; Amalie Lambert; Katarina Wagner

Professor: Chris Macdonald

Design Completed: December 2015

Project Area: 80 000 sqm

We approached this project by studying successful urban squares. The varying scales and diverse programs of these precedents helped us comprehend the site, and the unique role St Paul's could play in Vancouver's urban fabric. London's Somerset House and St. Mark's Square became key precedents.

Our scheme proposes a series of interconnected open and covered courtyards, organized in relation to circulation. We created a spectrum of enclosures, including one collective, multipurpose urban enclave, a series of open public spaces, as well as private spaces for exclusive use by the staff and residents of the hospital.

Define Parcel Bounds & Landmarks

Introduce New Urban Blocks

Define Enclosed Courtyards & Civic Space

Figure Ground of Hospital Plan

2km of Pedestrian Frontage at Grade

Key Points: Studied successful urban squares; Scale and program helped us understand site; Project can play unique role in Vancouver's urban fabric; We propose a series of courtyards, organized along circulation.; Proportions of paths and spaces are organized according to use.; - Principal multipurpose urban square; - Large courtyard: beach landscape; - Small courtyard: pedestrian circulation; - Atria

Project Goals: 1. To create an interconnected series of courtyards, both covered and uncovered, at an urban scale unprecedented in Vancouver. The site and mandate of the new Saint Paul's require an integrated typology which welcomes local residents, hospital staff and patients within its walls.; 2. In the exploration of these spaces, we have focused on creating a clear spectrum of enclosures, including one collective, multipurpose urban enclave, a series of open public spaces as well as private spaces for exclusive use by the staff and residents of the hospital.; 3. These courtyards will be connected by paths that facilitate way finding and create moments of interest.; 4. The transitions between cityscape and hospital will respond to the surrounding parks and the current and future Pacific Central train station.

1:500 Physical Model