SKMC Dialysis Center

Abu Dhabi, UAE

The patient centric design flips the conventional arrangement of the dialysis treatment beds from an inward orientation to an outward orientation allowing patient views to the landscape and access to natural light.

Client	SEHA
Project Size	102,000 sqft \| 9,500 sqm
Status	Completed
Services	Architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, master planning, sustainable design

The Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) Dialysis Center is part of the New Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Masterplan. The 6,700-square-meter facility is comprised of two stories with a total of 68 dialysis stations. Underground parking for 79 cars will be provided for patients and visitors.

Similar to the Mafraq Dialysis Center, this project’s design places patient needs and comfort at the forefront. A central courtyard allows all patients to enjoy views of landscaped gardens during the typical four-hour treatments. The project has been certified by Abu Dhabi’s “Estidama” rating system achieving two Pearls (LEED Certified equivalent) and incorporates many sun-shading and water-conservation techniques.

Some of the AE7 partners were involved in design and management of the project while working at Stantec offices.