Maldives Healthcare & Research

Maldives is located south of India, made up of a collection of islands. The capital of Maldives, Male, has been experiencing an increase of foreigners migrating to the islands of Maldives. This movement in a small city can cause rapid spread of diseases. The location of Male also poses environmental threats, such as rising sea levels, earthquakes, tsunamis, and the effect of climate change.

To combat rapid migration and potential environmental dangers, a healthcare clinic and research facility is being built in the capital of Maldives, Male. This clinic will be a haven for supporting locals, as well as, being in the forefront of climate change research and its affect on the world.

Maldives Healthcare Clinic & Research Facility

Maldives Exterior Rendering The rendering shows the building to be very visible due to the use of large glass panels as the exterior walls. The glass walls are use for safety precaution against potential tsunami or flooding disasters. Locally sourced wood is used as the main material along with glass and concrete.	Maldives Sketch The preliminary sketch of the Maldives Healthcare clinic and research facility shows the use of three main materials: glass, wood, and concrete. The main wood sculpture can be seen as the centerpiece in the building. There are also unique wall patterns shown on the first floor.	Maldives Cultural Studies
Dhoni Boat Construction The Sculptural boat design is created through the mixture of Maldivian cultural elements. Their Dhoni boat is a unique piece of their culture. Mainly used for fishing, the Dhoni boat has a beautiful curved bow that sets it apart from other boats from different culture. The sculpture is constructed with concrete being the center of the piece and the skeleton is constructed with coconut tree.	Dhoni Boat Construction The linear pattern of the sculpture mimics the skeleton of a boat, while the curve comes from the distinctive curve from he dhoni boat.	Construction Documents
Maldives Illustrative Section	Stacked Axon Plan Stacked plans showing the room location of both floors.	Lobby Rendering Walls in the lobby space has the general theme of linear element used by different elevated wood stacks.
Reception Desk	Second Floor Courtyard Courtyard view of the boat sculpture	Roof View into the Courtyard Aerial view of the boat sculpture. The boat is positioned in a way that it is the center piece in the entire building. Because the outside walls are glass, onlookers are able to see the structure while passing by
Research Facility The research facility studies the effects of global climate change. Since Maldives is located in the forefront of the change in the climate, it is the perfect location to design a facility here. By conducting research, Maldives can spread the information to other nations showing that global climate change is indeed happening and the effects can be devastating.	Therapy Room Therapy room designed for the residents of Maldives. Therapy room is used for any psychological treatment needed. Especially in case of a major natural disaster, locals might get psychological trauma from the event. This is a safe area where professional care and treatment would be given to those in need.	Recovery Room The recovery room is located on the first floor next to the operating room for quicker movement.