for the patient, the family who waits, the nurse who walks it,
the doctor who works it,and the building that must last.
Also across Rajasthan & Haryana
Renders and project descriptions are artist's impressions, indicative of design intent only. Completed buildings may differ.
Good hospital design begins long before the first drawing. Our process starts with a thorough understanding of clinical requirements, patient flow, and regulatory compliance — then goes further. We develop concept designs built around NABH standards, sustainability, acoustic zoning, and long-term operational performance. Biophilic elements, family spaces, and expansion logic are considered from day one, not added later. Through each stage, we coordinate with MEP engineers, NABH consultants, medical equipment planners, and OT specialists, integrating emerging hospital technologies into the planning process. From design development through construction, we maintain active involvement — ensuring the building works for the patient, the family, the staff, and the operator.
Every hospital project in India involves multiple overlapping approvals. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll walk you through any of these — in context, not as a PDF.
India’s primary hospital accreditation standard. NABH sets design requirements for ICU bay sizes, infection control zoning, handwashing stations, and nurse call systems. Planning for NABH from day one avoids expensive retrofits.
Get NABH ChecklistRequired for any facility operating X-ray, CT, MRI, or radiation therapy. AERB approval takes 6–12 months. Apply the moment your floor plan is finalised — room shielding design must meet AERB specs before construction begins.
Get AERB GuideRequired for diagnostic laboratories. NABL has specific design requirements for lab layout, specimen flow, ventilation, and waste segregation. If your hospital includes a pathology lab, this accreditation will affect your floor plan.
Get NABL ChecklistHospitals are high-occupancy, vulnerable-population buildings. Requirements include staircase widths, fire door ratings, sprinkler systems, smoke detection zones, and emergency lighting. Must align with NBC 2016 norms.
Get Fire NOC ChecklistMandatory registration for any facility operating ultrasound equipment. The design of the ultrasound room, its signage, and access control are all part of the audit checklist.
Get PCPNDT GuideHospitals require dedicated HT/LT connections, DG backup, and uninterrupted power for critical areas. CEA compliance governs substation design, earthing, and electrical load calculations.
Get CEA GuideWhen does each approval happen?
Timelines vary by state. Some approvals run in parallel; others are sequential. Your architect’s drawing set needs to satisfy each authority’s format requirements — this is often where delays happen.
A hospital runs every hour for decades. The architecture decides what it spends, how clean it stays, and how well it holds. Studio Athenos is led by Ar. Rahul Saxena, an Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Accredited Professional — formally trained in designing buildings that cost less to run and place less load on energy, water, and the environment. Here is what that looks like.
Energy & operating cost
Water
Infection control
Recovery & resilience
Building a hospital is among the most complex construction projects in any category. These are the questions we hear most often — answered plainly.
Have a specific question? Ask on WhatsApp →Click any stage to see what happens, who’s involved, and what you need to have ready.
Message Ar. Rahul Saxena on WhatsApp — a conversation built around your project, not a pitch. No commitment, no timeline pressure.
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