The new Aspen Medical Hospital is Indonesia’s first new-build green international hospital.
The start of construction for Aspen Medical Hospital in Depok, Indonesia, is more than just the beginning of a new building; it signals a transformative step forward in healthcare for the region. Emerald Hospital Design, a joint venture between Deerns, TeamworX, and Dutch Health Architects is spearheading this project. The project, which is targeting a Platinum certification from the Green Building Council Indonesia, is the first facility in a 20-hospital network that aims to set a new standard in accessible, sustainable, and future-ready healthcare in Indonesia.
A Landmark Project in Indonesian Healthcare
The goal of this project is clear: to meet Indonesia’s growing healthcare needs with state-of-the-art hospitals that prioritise patient care, staff wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. With its compact 24,000 square metre structure, Aspen Medical Hospital Depok is designed to provide patients with high quality of care. This commitment to accessibility reflects the hospital’s mission to serve both private and universal health insurance patients.
Sustainability by Design
Emerald Hospital Design has integrated advanced sustainable design principles tailored to Indonesia’s unique environmental and cultural needs. The hospital is on track to achieve Platinum Green Building Certification, becoming the first new-build green hospital in the country.
Key sustainability features include:
- A central green boulevard that provides open, accessible spaces for patients, visitors, and staff.
- A rooftop garden that enhances the well-being of patients and staff while integrating nature into the hospital environment.
- A flexible modular structure enabling seamless expansions and adaptations, aligned with future technological and medical needs.
- An integrated design of three building elements (outpatient clinics, treatment rooms, and wards), connected by a central boulevard, optimizing functional organization and patient flows.
- The application of advanced technical systems, such as energy-efficient climate control and smart home technologies, designed to promote efficiency and sustainability.
Flexible, Future-Proof Design
The hospital has been designed with long-term adaptability in mind. Its modular structure allows for seamless expansions and adjustments, ensuring it remains relevant in the face of evolving healthcare technologies and needs. Emerald Hospital Design’s expertise spans beside architecture and structure mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems that align with both international sustainable building practices and Indonesia’s stringent building codes. These systems have enabled the project to elevate its sustainability target from Gold to Platinum certification, reducing the hospital’s environmental impact while creating a comfortable, efficient environment.
Construction Updates and Project Milestones
Construction recently progressed with the completion of the piling, forming a strong foundation for the earthquake-resistant structure essential in Indonesia’s seismic zone. Moving from the design phase to active construction marks an exciting and crucial milestone as the project advances toward its goal of opening within the next two years.
Aspen Medical Hospital will stand as a flexible, futureproof facility built to accommodate potential expansions and shifts in room functionality. This adaptability is crucial for an evolving healthcare environment, especially given the limited land available in densely populated areas like Depok.
Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building
Emerald Hospital Design is committed to empowering local talent. The collaboration involves knowledge sharing with Indonesian architects and engineers, fostering local expertise in sustainable construction practices and modern healthcare facility design.
Towards a Sustainable, Inclusive Future
Aspen Medical Hospital in Depok is more than a construction project; it is a commitment to advancing Indonesia’s healthcare system. This hospital embodies the client’s vision to create a supportive environment for medical professionals, foster trust with patients, and provide care to all, regardless of income level.
The Aspen Medical Hospital is expected to inspire further advancements and investments in Indonesia’s healthcare landscape, setting a high standard for future hospital projects. Through this ambitious initiative, Emerald Hospital Design and Aspen Medical Hospitals are proving that modern healthcare facilities can be both environmentally responsible and socially equitable.
