Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) in Singapore embodies the innovative “hospital in a garden, garden in a hospital” concept, integrating extensive greenery to promote healing and well-being. No direct references to an “OSIRYS Project Forest” appear in connection with KTPH; it may refer to a specific landscape initiative, biophilic design element, or separate project inspired by the hospital’s forest-like therapeutic gardens.
Design Philosophy
The hospital maximizes natural views through a central sunken courtyard, floor-level landscapes, roof gardens, and full-height glazing overlooking Yishun Pond. This creates calming, rejuvenating spaces for patients and staff, with greenery from basement to rooftop fostering biodiversity—home to numerous bird, plant, butterfly, and aquatic species.
Therapeutic Benefits
Gardens aid recovery by reducing stress, providing privacy for family visits, and enhancing the microclimate (e.g., 2°C cooler in courtyards). Indigenous tropical plants ensure low maintenance, while adopted adjacent ponds with aquatic habitats expanded accessible green space by 400%, achieving a green plot ratio of 3.92.
