Healthcare Completed

Papageorgiou General Hospital Expansion

A state-of-the-art medical facility expansion adding 200 beds and specialized treatment units to one of Northern Greece's largest hospitals.

Thessaloniki, Greece
2022
Ministry of Health

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45,000 m²
Floor Area
Total built area of expansion
200
New Beds
Additional patient capacity
12
Operating Theaters
State-of-the-art surgical suites
Class A
Energy Rating
Building energy efficiency

Project Overview

The Papageorgiou General Hospital expansion represents a significant enhancement to healthcare infrastructure in Northern Greece. This complex project added specialized treatment facilities including an oncology center, cardiac care unit, and advanced imaging department.

Our team provided comprehensive MEP engineering services, ensuring the new facilities meet the stringent requirements of modern healthcare delivery.

Specialized Medical Systems

Operating Theater Complex

The 12-theater surgical suite features:

  • ISO Class 5 laminar flow systems
  • Integrated medical gas columns with pendant systems
  • Advanced AV systems for surgical training
  • Dedicated air handling with 100% fresh air supply

Diagnostic Imaging Center

We engineered the infrastructure for:

  • 3T MRI with vibration isolation
  • Dual-source CT scanner
  • PET-CT suite with hot lab facilities
  • RF shielded rooms meeting international standards

MEP Engineering Excellence

HVAC Systems

  • Variable air volume systems with heat recovery
  • Dedicated isolation room pressure cascades
  • Operating theater air change rates of 25 ACH
  • BMS integration for continuous monitoring

Electrical Systems

  • Dual utility feeds with automatic transfer
  • 2 MW diesel generator backup
  • Medical IT earthing system
  • Comprehensive lightning protection

Plumbing & Medical Gases

  • Central medical gas plant with manifold systems
  • Laboratory waste treatment facility
  • Pure water generation for dialysis
  • Sterile services department support

Sustainability Features

The expansion achieved LEED Gold certification through:

  • Solar thermal water heating
  • LED lighting with daylight harvesting
  • Rainwater collection for landscape irrigation
  • High-efficiency medical equipment selection

Challenges & Solutions

Operational Hospital Integration

Construction had to proceed while the existing hospital remained fully operational.

Solution

Developed phased construction plan with dedicated logistics routes and noise/vibration mitigation measures.

Critical Systems Redundancy

Healthcare facilities require uninterrupted power, medical gases, and HVAC services.

Solution

Designed N+1 redundancy for all critical systems with automatic failover capabilities.

Infection Control

Construction activities posed potential infection risks to vulnerable patients.

Solution

Implemented comprehensive infection control barriers and HEPA-filtered construction zones.

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Project Details

Size
45,000 m²
Capacity
200 beds
Budget
€95 million
Duration
39 months
Client
Ministry of Health
Contractor
AVAX S.A.

Services Provided

  • MEP Engineering Design
  • Medical Gas Systems
  • HVAC & Clean Room Design
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Construction Supervision

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healthcare hospital MEP clean rooms Thessaloniki

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