RTKL delegation in Cairo to start 57357’s expansion design

In a recent development , a delegation from RTKL, the global architecture and urban design practice selected to plan and design Hospital 57357’s expansion, is presently in Cairo to proceed with the start of the design of the new 300 bed in-patient tower. Presenting his firm to the Hospital and Foundation staff at the auditorium this morning, RTKL’s Senior VP, Jeffrey Davenport explained that one third of the revenues of the company were generated from the provision of healthcare solutions. As such, the firm is equipped with teams of experts which are on top of the latest trends and technological advances in the field. The purpose of this visit is to synchronize the expectations and concerns of each and every department with RTKL’s design concept.

RTKL is to ensure that the patient is at the core of their design; their goal being mainly to create a healing environment. Moreover, the RTKL design is to be evidence-based, 3D dimensional, creating a hospitable environment, sustainable, providing net zero energy solutions and environmental control techniques.

Also present at the meetings between RTKL and 57357 are the Regional Manager of Shaker Electromechanical Consultancy Group, Ismail Shaker, as his firm would be responsible for the project’s electromechanical work and Solving EFESO Egypt’s VP,  Hesham Dinana who is to be its project manager.

Previously, thanks to Egypt Cancer Network’s firm belief in the worthiness and inevitability of this important expansion, the U.S. based non-profit network initially agreed to fund the architectural design of 57357?s new Health and Sciences Campus which comprise the 300 bed tower,an advanced research center, a health sciences training Academy, and the introduction of a new treatment technology, the proton therapy.

About RTKL: RTKL is a worldwide architecture, engineering, planning and creative services organization. Part of the ARCADIS global network since 2007, RTKL specializes in providing its multi-disciplinary services across the full development cycle to create places of distinction and designs of lasting value. RTKL works with commercial, workplace, public and healthcare clients on projects around the globe.  www.rtkl.com