Competition for the conceptual architectural and urban design for the Research Medical Center Split

Announcing the project competition for developing the conceptual architectural and urban design for the Research Medical Center Split (IMCS). On February 9, there was a conference at the Clinical Hospital Center Split (KBC) in order to present the project and its significance for both university and the local community. This project is realized in cooperation of University of Split, the Clinical Hospital Center and School of Medicine, so a Memorandum of Scientific Research Cooperation was signed and support given by the Split-Dalmatia County and City of Split.

At the conference, along with prof. Julije Meštrović Ph. D., director of  KBC Split, prof. Dragan Ljutić Ph. D., University of Split Rector, prof. Ante Tonkić, School of Medicine’s Dean, Blaženko Boban, Split-Dalmatia County Prefect, prof. Ivica Puljak Ph.D., Mayor of Split and Daša Gazde, President of Split’s Society of Architects, which is administering this competition.

In his presentation, Director Meštrović said that this was a historic day for KBC Split, announcing that after preparing the project documentation, applying for EU funds would follow.

Rector Ljutić pointed out that this Research Medical Center Split’s project was, marked by unity or hard and collaborative work of all those involved. He said that these were the best working conditions and that this day represented a stimulus to the entire scientific community of Split, the University, to make a breakthrough in quality.

Dean Tonkić stated that School of Medicine functions well even in the pandemic, scientific production has not been better and classes were not interrupted.

The Split-Dalmatia County Prefect, Blaženko Boban, as well as Mayor Ivica Puljak expressed their satisfaction with the beginning of IMCS’ implementation, stressing how important was to work together on projects like these.

Daša Gazde said that this is one of the most complex competitions so far, because in terms of complexity for architectural design of buildings, this is the 5th level. The area this competition covers is about 9 thousand m2.