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Centre chirurgical de l’Est — Precision, light and flow
A state-of-the-art surgical suite where clinical performance meets spatial quality, creating a controlled, luminous and human-centered environment.
A high-performance clinical platform
The Centre chirurgical de l’Est inaugurated its new state-of-the-art operating block in 2021. It includes three surgical rooms, a procedure room, a RMD unit with sterilization, a pre-op waiting area, a recovery room, various technical rooms, and offices. Smooth circulation was a priority as was providing an amenable environment for the patients and the medical staff.
Balancing control and natural light
One of the numerous challenges faced by our team was to create a surgical suite with highly controlled lighting, while taking advantage of natural light. Each of the three operating rooms has a glazed access to a perimeter corridor with views to the outside. The recovery area, located at the junction of two glazed façades, is particularly warm with its views of Mount Royal in the distance. It provides a serene setup for patients as they come back to their senses.
A rigorous technical response
In order to accommodate surgical and recovery rooms on the 5th floor of this building, not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the team designed two fire-resistant compartments with separate evacuation routes. As recommended by our engineers, the roof structure was reinforced to withstand the weight of two ventilation units and a generator.