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Medical Simulation Building, Ben-Gurion University

Healthcare · Be'er Sheva, Israel — 2020
Architect
Ada Karmi-Melamede Architects
Photographer
Ofer Arusi
Medical Simulation Building, Ben-Gurion University
§ Design note
  1. 01Bamboo Warmth. Light is aimed at the linear timber ceilings and bamboo cladding, filling the learning spaces with a warm, calm tone.
  2. 02Curving Walls. Concealed cove lighting follows the curving walls and ceilings, underlining the building's sculptural continuity.
  3. 03Focus on Learning. In the auditoria and simulation classrooms, light focuses attention on the stage and the training, in a setting comfortable for long study hours.
Auditorium with orange seating and curving bamboo walls
Auditorium beneath a backlit sculpted ceiling
Curving foyer with concealed cove lighting
Lounge beside the glazing under a bamboo ceiling
Tiered desks in a lecture hall
Curving corridor with bamboo cladding
Bamboo ceiling above the stair
Vertical light slats in the stair atrium
Staircase with an illuminated handrail line
Classroom with a warm bamboo wall
§ Technical notes
  1. 01Interior Coordination. Lighting is coordinated with the linear bamboo ceilings and cladding so fixtures sit within the timber rhythm.
  2. 02Scene Control. Auditorium lighting scenes shift between lecture, projection, and simulation-training modes.
  3. 03Visual Comfort. Soft optics and careful fixture placement reduce glare in the classrooms and circulation spaces.
  4. 04Stair Lighting. Vertical light slats and handrail lighting accompany the stairs for safe, legible movement.