Infrastructure
Integrated Healthcare & R&D Campus
A future-ready ecosystem combining clinical care, research, academics, and residential infrastructure.
Project Introduction
The Centre of Excellence in Healthcare R&D facility is conceptualized as a single, scalable campus within IIT Guwahati to support advanced healthcare delivery, interdisciplinary research, and education.
Research & Development Block
Interdisciplinary R&D in health sciences and medical technologies.
Super-Speciality Hospital
Advanced clinical services with national & global connectivity.
Academic Programs
Integrated medical, engineering, and health sciences curriculam.
Residential Infrastructure
Housing for faculty, staff, PG students, interns, and nurses.
Design Features
Helipad
Provision of a helipad on the hospital roof to support emergency medical services and critical patient transfer.
Connecting Bridge
Steel bridge connecting the R&D and Hospital Blocks as an independent structure with expansion joints.
Facade & Solar Integration
Facade loads including solar roof elements considered as per architectural and structural requirements.
Cricket Ground Retention
Existing cricket ground of approximately 4 acres retained on the south-east side of the site.
R&D cum Academic Block (G+4)
- Invasive to non-invasive diagnostics
- Personalized medicine
- Multi-scale robotics
- Nano-therapeutics
- Integrated medicine
- Machine learning & big data in ICU settings
- Rehabilitation robots
Overall Planning Objectives
Sustainable and green campus development.
Patient-oriented planning and design approach.
Adaptable, iconic, modern, and future-ready infrastructure.
Evidence-based architectural and clinical design.
High flexibility to accommodate future advancements.
Integration of advanced healthcare technologies.
Design Proof
A considerable amount of research has been undertaken during the concept stage, supported by data analysis and insights from doctors, practitioners, and patient-care patterns. Continuous interactions with doctors, IIT engineers, pioneering healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders during the pre-concept planning stage have informed the adoption of appropriate design methods and practices that enhance the built environment.
Healing Environment for Patients
The adopted design concept emphasizes creating healing environments both inside and outside the clinical buildings. These environments are intended to support patient recovery, mental well-being, and overall comfort.
Construction
Concept Plan
Upcoming Infrastructure
Hospital
A 410 bedded super specialty hospital (G+6) in multiple clinical disciples.
Facilities:
- 14 State of the art Operation Theatres
- Liver Transplant Unit
- Robotic Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Endo Urology
- Neonatology Level IV
- Stem cell Therapy & Precision Medicine
