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The Upperhill medical pavilion

The Upperhill medical pavilion

A medical facility where the architectural system reduces stress through intuitive circulation, daylighting, and consistent spatial rhythm.

A medical facility where the architectural system reduces stress through intuitive circulation, daylighting, and consistent spatial rhythm.

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Type:

Healthcare / public building

Location:

Upperhill, Nairobi

Key Constraints:

  • Complex program requiring clear zoning and patient flow

  • Need for high hygiene standards

  • Tight urban site with limited daylight penetration

  • Strict regulatory compliance for medical environments

Why it’s interesting:


Rather than relying on “soothing aesthetics,” the design uses logic to reduce cognitive load: predictable layouts, controlled sight lines, balanced lighting, and material simplicity. It’s a demonstration of how rational architecture directly affects human well-being.

a large building with cars parked in front of it
a large building with cars parked in front of it
a large building with cars parked in front of it
gray concrete building under blue sky during daytime
gray concrete building under blue sky during daytime
gray concrete building under blue sky during daytime
gray concrete building during daytime
gray concrete building during daytime
gray concrete building during daytime
A view of some buildings from a distance
A view of some buildings from a distance
A view of some buildings from a distance

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