Hospital in Toledo by Álvaro Siza

Famous Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza will build a hospital complex in Toledo covering an area of 400,000m², which could thus become the largest project in Siza's career to date. At the same time, it will be the largest public building in the Spanish province of Castilla La Mancha. The footprint of the hospital corresponds to about a third of the historical core of Toledo.
Architect Siza adds about his latest project: “A project of such magnitude and with such an extensive construction program should not, however, appear too monumental in its result, and it is therefore necessary for the building to create a pleasant spatial composition. One must articulate volumes very moderately.” The architect's words are reflected in the atriums that open up to the landscape and offer views of nature, which is the simplest suitable way to avoid the intimidating impression that arises from the large volume of the building. Siza further adds: “The beast must be tamed.” On one hand, it will be a well-functioning machine, but it will be created humanely and will relate to the surrounding nature. Therefore, daylight must flow into the house from all sides. Link>