Institute of Palliative Medicine at Calicut by Benny Kuriakose

Institute of Palliative Medicine at Calicut by Benny Kuriakose

IPM is a hospital for palliative care for people who are terminally ill. The patient blocks are all built in single storeys whereas the institutional wings are two storey structures. There are many verandahs and courtyards, the roofs are at different levels making the elevation interesting from outside and inside.
Institute of Palliative Medicine at Calicut by Benny Kuriakose

Institute of Palliative Medicine at Calicut by Benny Kuriakose

IPM is a hospital for palliative care for people who are terminally ill. The patient blocks are all built in single storeys whereas the institutional wings are two storey structures. There are many verandahs and courtyards, the roofs are at different levels making the elevation interesting from outside and inside.

Project Facts
Project Name: Institute of Palliative Medicine
Location: Calicut
Name of firm: Benny Kuriakose
Category: Institutional
Project Status: Completed
Project Period: 14 months
Submission Type: Professional Submission

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