IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo

Construction of a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)


At the IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo, Operamed has delivered a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, transforming an existing area of the hospital into a space entirely reimagined to care for and protect the most vulnerable newborn patients.

The unit—approximately 130 m²—includes an isolation room with incubators, the neonatal ward, areas dedicated to healthcare staff, a scrub room, service areas, a corridor, and a dedicated room for meetings with parents. Each space was designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing structure and to support clinical activities with functionality and continuity.
The intervention was developed with meticulous attention to both technical and aesthetic details: pre-painted metal wall panels, technical suspended ceilings, and automatic doors were selected to ensure robustness, hygiene, and simplified maintenance.
More than ever in this project, the custom-designed wall graphics represent the true heart of the intervention in terms of space humanization. The surfaces are enhanced with soft, colorful graphics inspired by the world of cartoons, helping to create a more welcoming and familiar environment. This aesthetic choice was carefully conceived to bring color and lightness into a setting with a high emotional impact, making the spaces and care pathway more reassuring.
Construction details were also designed to reinforce this approach: the integration of finishes and the careful treatment of architectural elements contribute to maintaining a harmonious, orderly, and visually coherent environment.
The result is a modern, functional, and deeply human-centered unit, where technology, design, and design sensitivity come together to create a space capable of supporting, protecting, and welcoming the smallest patients.

Project Designer
Operamed

Project Status
Completed

Client
IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo

Facility Type
Intensive care unit

Data di completamento
2025

Location
Italy

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