Client
Linde Private Clinic, Biel/Bienne
Architect /general planner
Itten+Brechbühl AG
Refurbishment and expansion of the Radiology Department
Planning: October 2013 – April 2014
Start of construction: May 2014
Start of operations: January 2015
Floor space: 890 m2
Photos: Alexander Jaquemet, Erlach
North annex
Planning: April 2014 – August 2015
Start of construction: Sept. 2015
Start of operations: Dez. 2016
Floor space: 3300 m2
Visualisations: Christoph Opperer, Vienna
Long-term planning and meeting tough demands
In spite of its different construction phases, the entire complex of the Linde private clinic is fairly uniform. IttenBrechbühl was awarded the contract to develop a master plan which is divided into ten stages.
The day surgery centre, the first stage, was realised in 2012. The conversion of the entrance area to radiology and the installation of the third MRI in the Linde clinic were completed in 2014.
The biggest stage, the replacement of the building north of the existing clinic, will be constructed from 2015 to 2017. 10 beds each on the 1st and 2nd floors will increase capacity of the bed floors. The two connected floors will also house offices, recreation rooms and room service, the latter going to show the standards which the Linde Clinic meets.
Interior Design
Hospital planning in ten phases. Thanks to the new arrangement of units and their entrances in the outpatient surgery centre, patients are guided and treated more efficiently and more comfortably. The strict colour and materials concept of warm, natural tones is emphasized by the addition of wood surfaces and gives the facility a timeless, professional flair.
