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Construction of the Paris School of Surgery on the Former Broussais Hospital Site

 

The School of Surgery and the Île-de-France Body Donation Center are being established on the site of the former Broussais Hospital (Paris 14th), where each building pays tribute to a physician. The project includes the partial restructuring of the Steg building, the demolition of the Halpern building with material recovery, and the construction of a new facility to house these institutions. 

Located in the western part of the site, near Saint-Joseph Hospital, the new construction blends into the urban fabric while respecting the constraints of the bioclimatic Local Urban Plan (PLU). Its volume adapts to the context: lower in the west facing residential buildings and reaching its highest point in the east, in continuity with the Steg building. The architecture emphasizes horizontality with loggias and a north façade marked by a vertical projection. The irregular rhythm of the windows reflects the diversity of interior spaces, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. A green roof enhances the building’s environmental footprint, while the reused brick façade echoes the site’s historical architectural language. 

The building, designed with a ground floor plus four levels (R+4) and two basement levels, optimizes hospital workflows and functionality. It features three distinct access points tailored to different users. The upper floors accommodate surgery, microsurgery, teaching, and conference spaces, while the basements house the Body Donation Center and technical facilities. Optimized circulation ensures efficient resource management and maximum comfort for users. 

Finally, the compact design minimizes excavation, reduces costs, and ensures a sustainable, adaptable building—perfectly aligned with its central role in surgical training and innovation in Paris.