Hospital in a green setting in Zwolle

When Isala was being built in Zwolle, sustainability and quality were at the forefront. Isala, which opened in mid-2013, was touted as the most beautiful hospital in the Netherlands. The architects' aim was to design a building that focused on wellbeing rather than on disease. It was hoped that the organic architectural style and green surroundings would speed patients' recovery.

Jeroen Mulder van BNG Bank voor de nieuwbouw van het duurzame ziekenhuis Isala.

Whilst the design of the hospital is large-scale, the different buildings give it a comfortable, small-scale feel. Its organic architecture includes landmarks to help visitors find their way around. The surrounding green landscape is echoed in various indoor gardens. As a member of a consortium with Rabobank and ABN AMRO, BNG was closely involved in financing the new hospital. It was one of the first major consortium financing arrangements in the healthcare sector.

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