Munini Hospital
A 300-bed facility in the Nyarguru District in Rwanda, Munini Hospital sits on a compact, sloped site.
To build within these conditions, MASS Design Group developed bar-shaped buildings that follow the hillside contours while respecting an oft-visited memorial that sits at the top of the hillside. This scheme creates a central courtyard space and allows the buildings to overlap where a deeper floor plate is needed to accommodate programmatic requirements. NOUS worked with MASS to realize this sophisticated vision, which also includes exterior hallways, hanging exterior planters, and natural ventilation schemes that keep the facility deeply connected to its natural setting.
Location
Nyarguru District, Rwanda
Client
Rwanda Ministry of Health
Architect
MASS Design Group
Staff Lead
Omar Garza, SE
Completed
2022
Size
155,000 SF
Recognition
Architectural Record, “Four Health‑Care Projects by MASS Design Group in Africa”
ArchDaily, “Infectious Disease Mitigation: 9 Healthcare Facilities Designed by MASS”