Freeport currently lacks a local clinic, forcing the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) to provide both primary and emergency services, which creates significant congestion. To address this, a master plan proposes a new medical complex with modern equipment on a new site to serve Grand Bahama and the northern Bahamas. The RMH will focus on tertiary care, while the future Freeport Community Clinic will handle primary, outpatient specialty, community, and public health needs. Sharing the same location, both facilities will complement each other, eliminate duplication, and increase efficiency.
The hospital is conceived as a “one stop shop,” with infrastructure designed for easy integration of innovations in care delivery and adaptable management models that enhance staff performance. It will accommodate 150 beds and serve over 9,700 patients. In harmony with the local architectural context, the structure will include a ground floor and one upper level.
The layout separates core treatment areas from hospitalization units, ensuring clear organization through a central north–south corridor with distinct circulation routes and large vertical communication nodes. This main spine also acts as the building’s heart, offering a welcoming meeting point. Additional large patios introduce natural light and ventilation, creating optimal conditions for recovery and professional work. Flexibility and modularity in design allow services to adapt to future healthcare demands.
Albert de Pineda
Alberto de Pineda, Luis Hernández, Gesaworld
E Atlantic Dr, Freeport F-40071, Bahamas
31477 m2
2016
The Ministry of Grand Bahama
