How did the project reconcile teaching and patient care?

The complexity of the Mandic project lay in fitting, within 2,200 m², academic facilities for up to 80 students per session alongside a clinical center with strict standards for hygiene, patient flow and high-precision equipment. Hands-on classes and patient appointments happen at the same time, and neither can be compromised by the other. CH3's solution worked on four fronts.

Acoustic engineering

CH3 applied acoustic engineering to ensure proper sound insulation between classrooms and treatment rooms. The five classrooms were designed with optimized acoustics. Without that insulation, a hands-on class would interfere with the appointment next door, and vice versa.

Zoned HVAC

The HVAC systems are independent by zone. A classroom with 80 students and a treatment room have very different occupancy levels, and each space's thermal comfort is maintained without wasting energy.

Circulation

All of the facilities were designed around operational flows. The circulation of students, patients and staff was mapped to avoid unnecessary crossings, ensuring safety and efficiency. The five triage and procedure rooms have a separate flow, and the reception and waiting area are integrated.

Design coordination

The structural, electrical, plumbing and acoustic designs were precisely coordinated, which eliminated rework and made it possible to meet a tight schedule. In the clinical center, the 25 treatment rooms received medical gas, electrical and plumbing systems, and the finishes use easy-to-clean materials.

The role of Turnkey

All of this was carried out under the Turnkey model, in which CH3 handled design, management and construction, from the brief to the handover. Having a single party responsible for every stage reduced risk, centralized management of suppliers and materials optimized costs, and the schedule was set and met. Mandic stayed focused on teaching and started operating as planned, without disrupting its academic routine.