2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Hefei Public Health Clinical Center Purification Project

Entrant

China Construction Eighth Group Second Construction Co., Ltd./ Du Li, Gao Wenren, Zhang Wenrong, Wang Yijun, Jiang Junhua, Liu Ke

Category

Architectural Design - Healthcare

Client's Name

Hefei Health Commission, Hefei Key Project Construction Administration

Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Located in Hefei—a city defined by the intersection of millennial heritage and modern vitality—a state-of-the-art public health fortress is taking shape. Built upon the pillars of high-standard design, precision construction, and operational excellence, this project establishes a benchmark for clinical purification spaces that are intelligent, efficient, and human-centric.

The spatial language is rooted in Hefei’s cultural identity. The city’s two official floral emblems—the Osmanthus and the Pomegranate—are artistically integrated into the healing environment. The Osmanthus, symbolizing purity and gentle protection, lends its understated gold-and-white tones and soft curves to the surgical department, ICU, and infectious disease wards. Meanwhile, the Pomegranate—representing vitality and hope—guides the design of the delivery suites. Here, warm palettes and rounded forms, paired with skin-friendly materials and glare-free lighting, create a nurturing atmosphere that celebrates the arrival of each newborn and the joy of their families. Moreover, the tranquil essence of Chaohu Lake provides a healing backdrop for the ICU and hemodialysis centers, where expansive, pure spaces and gentle light help dissolve patient anxiety. This poetic vision is balanced by Hefei’s timeless spirit of rigorous craftsmanship, reflected in the meticulous order of the central sterile supply department and clinical labs. The resulting spatial precision mirrors the exacting demands of modern medicine, making professional efficiency an invisible yet ever-present language.

To address the complexities of medical purification and intricate workflow intersections, the project utilizes BIM-driven optimization and prefabricated modular construction to ensure both execution precision and lean cost management. Sustainability is also embedded throughout the design, prioritizing medical-grade, eco-friendly materials that ensure optimal functionality alongside long-term, low-maintenance durability, complemented by modular assembly that reduces construction waste by over 80%. The commitment to a green lifecycle is further reflected in technical innovations: modular dry-construction in operating rooms ensures a dust-free environment; eco-friendly alternatives replace traditional metal piping to minimize heavy metal exposure; and precision water metering enhances long-term operational efficiency. Together, these methods ensure that this clinical medical center remains a sustainable, high-performance asset for the community for decades to come.

Credits

Chief Designer
Du Li杜莉
Assistant Designer
Gao Wenren高文任
Assistant Designer
Zhang Wenrong张文荣
Assistant Designer
Wang Yijun王益俊
Assistant Designer
Jiang Junhua蒋俊华
Assistant Designer
Liu Ke刘科
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