Located in Bissamcuttack, Odisha, Christian Hospital is a 200-bed healthcare facility developed to improve access to quality medical services for underserved communities in the region. Spread across a 13.5-acre site with a built-up area of approximately 97,000 sq. ft., the hospital has been designed to serve around 72,500 outpatients and 12,000 inpatients annually, while extending healthcare access to communities across a 200 km catchment area and 53 tribal villages.  

The project sought to create a healthcare environment that responds to local needs, cultural context and operational requirements while providing modern medical infrastructure and patient-centric spaces.  

The Ecofirst Approach

Ecofirst provided integrated design services for the project, adopting a participatory design approach to ensure that the needs and perspectives of end users were incorporated into the planning and design process. The assignment involved developing a cohesive design strategy that brought together architecture, master planning, landscape design, MEP systems and sustainability considerations.  

A key focus was creating a healthcare facility that is both functional and contextually responsive. The design incorporated climate-responsive architecture, universal accessibility, maximum natural lighting and ventilation, distributed waiting areas to reduce congestion, and interconnected facilities to improve movement across the campus. The project also included robust infrastructure systems such as 100% power backup for essential facilities, fire detection and suppression systems, CCTV coverage, centralised wastewater treatment and sustainable waste management solutions.  

The Outcome

The completed facility provides a modern healthcare environment equipped with five operation theatres and supporting infrastructure designed to serve the region's growing healthcare needs. The campus integrates patient care, operational efficiency and community-focused design within a single healthcare destination.  

Through an integrated and sustainability-led design approach, the project delivers a climate-responsive, accessible and culturally relevant healthcare facility that supports long-term operational performance while improving access to quality healthcare for communities across the region. The completed development demonstrates Ecofirst's capability in delivering healthcare projects that balance functionality, sustainability and user-centric design