Founded in 1999 by Dr. Denis Mukwege, world-renowned gynecologist and co-recipient of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, Panzi Hospital specializes in compassionate, holistic care for survivors of sexual violence as well as maternal care and family planning. Unfortunately, insufficient resources and inadequate infrastructure prevents Panzi from meeting the needs of its patients. This talk will focus on the first phase of the project, the mother and baby unit. This new unit at Panzi Hospital aims to become a modern maternity and neonatal care facility in Central Africa. The proposal is based on a person-centered, holistic care model and the principles of healing architecture. The architectural proposal is characterized by adapting the construction to the local context and climate, using natural resources efficiently and having a long-term perspective.
Organized by:
Center for Architecture
