New construction of private clinics: Health meets sustainability in Vienna

New construction of private clinics: Health meets sustainability in Vienna

In Vienna, an important new hospital project is realized that brings together the private clinics confraternity and golden cross. These two institutions that currently exist in close proximity to each other will build a common, modern clinic on the property of confraternity in the Skodagasse. The construction start is planned for mid -2026 and the completion of the project is sought for 2028.

In the summer of 2024, the decision was made about the winner of an architectural competition, which was also decided by a jury, which also included representatives of the 8th Vienna municipal district. The Baumschlager Eberle Architects office was able to convince with his concept. "The winning project combines modern medical requirements with sustainability," said Mag. Cornelia Obermeier, managing director of the clinics.

energy efficiency and sustainability

A central feature of the new hospital building will be to put environmentally friendly aspects in the foreground. With a focus on natural light sources and comprehensive greening, which includes both surfaces and the roof, the new building becomes partly a sustainable environment. The architect Julia Wildfeuer emphasizes that "health -promoting architecture" plays an important role and that a publicly accessible garden is intended as a resort for the community.

The energy supply is to be ensured by innovative methods such as geothermal energy and a photovoltaic system. This procedure is in accordance with the aim of creating a healthy microclimate in the new center and at the same time giving the public access to a conscious lifestyle.

wide medical offer

The new hospital will combine all existing medical focus of the two clinics under one roof. It is planned that 120 beds are housed on a total area of around 30,000 m², including predominantly single rooms. Other facilities include six operating theaters, endoscopy rooms and delivery rooms. Furthermore, there will be a modern day clinic with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic offers.

"Our goal is to create an environment that is beneficial for both patients and employees," said Obermeier. The expansion of jobs for medical staff and attendants is also sought.

operator of the project is the Premiqamed Group, which works in the area of private health services in Austria and belongs to the Uniqa Insurance Group AG. The permanent maintenance of medical services during the construction period is guaranteed by adjustments in the Goldenes Cross private clinic, which will create additional capacities.

To give the citizens the opportunity to find out about this important project, a dialogue exhibition will take place on November 8, 2024. Interested parties are invited to find out more about the status of the project and its details in the Josefstadt office in Schlesingerplatz 4.

Various resources are available for further updates and information on the new construction project, including the website of the private clinic confraternity, which will continuously report on progress and developments.