Hospitals are at the heart of our communities, yet for families spending time inside their walls, they can feel far removed from everyday life.
At Mary Elizabeth's Hospital in Copenhagen, architecture is being used to help bridge this divide, creating stronger connections between patients, the city and the surrounding landscape. Here, design becomes an integral part of care.
Dedicated to caring for Denmark’s most critically ill children, young people, and expectant mothers, the hospital integrates nature into its architecture through “Mary’s magical rooftop gardens” – green terraces that will offer fresh air and restorative outdoor spaces, reflecting a commitment to putting patients and their families at the centre of care.
Bringing these gardens to life on the roof of a hospital presented a unique set of challenges. The weight of the gardens demanded insulation with high compression strength, while the building's critical function made fire safety paramount. Donated by ROCKWOOL, the TOPROCK® insulation system helps meet both requirements.
“As a contractor for the roof at the Mary Elizabeth Hospital, it was crucial for us to choose materials that meet the strict fire requirements that apply to hospital construction. ROCKWOOL’s TOPROCK® system is non-combustible and flexible enough to adapt to the complex shapes of the hospital’s roof terraces”, says Christian Lyck Qvist, Section Director, LM Byg.
