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The flagship of emergency care in Russia, an innovative hospital that has created unique medical methods and technologies, one of the most advanced hospitals in the world – all this N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency CareThe development of the legendary medical institution continues: at the end of last year, construction began on it. new complexA mos.ru correspondent spoke with Sklif Director Sergei Petrikov and Moscow's Chief Architect Sergei Kuznetsov about what the clinic of the future will look like.
The entire clinical structure is in one space
The N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care is a hospital with a history spanning over 100 years. It was here that Moscow's emergency medical service was established. In 1810, Count Sheremetev's hospice opened in the city, accepting all patients regardless of their status or financial situation. After the October Revolution of 1917, the hospice's name was abolished. The institution became a regular city hospital. In 1923, the Institute of Emergency Care was established on its premises and named after the distinguished surgeon Nikolai Sklifosovsky.
Today, it is a major multidisciplinary scientific and practical center, specializing in, among other things, combined injuries, burns, and acute pathologies in cardiology, neurology, and toxicology. The institute conducts scientific research and develops its own developments, which are then implemented into clinical practice throughout the country.
In November 2025, construction began on a new medical complex on Bolshaya Sukharevskaya Square, behind the historic hospice building. It will be the largest medical complex currently under construction in Russia. It will cover over 150,000 square meters.
"The Institute of Emergency Care is located on a large site across several buildings. Not every building can provide the full range of necessary diagnostics or treatment, so we often have to transport patients—for example, to the flagship center for CT scans. The new building will be built on the site of the outdated buildings. This will allow us to consolidate the entire clinical structure of the Institute into a single space. Underground and overground passages will connect it to the flagship center. Furthermore, modern technology requires modern facilities. Advanced equipment often takes up a lot of space. Even the beds have become wider and longer. We will equip the complex with even more comfortable wards, spacious diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation rooms. All this will improve the speed and quality of care," emphasized Sergei Petrikov.
The flagship center, opened in 2023, will remain the institute's primary emergency care outpost. For example, it houses a regional vascular center, treating patients with heart attacks and strokes. After surgery, those requiring observation will be transferred to specialized departments in the new building.
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A pulsating heart on the building's facade
The building under construction will not only embody the clinic of the future but also become one of the finest examples of medical center design in the world, a new landmark for Moscow. The project was designed by Moscow's chief architect, Sergey Kuznetsov.
"A modern clinic, like a complex factory, places many demands on the layout of its premises and the flow of people. Its technological infrastructure dictates the architect's requirements, as they are, first and foremost, building a medical facility, not an art object. When designing the new Sklif building, we considered various sculptural forms, but ultimately settled on a rational, harmonious, and convenient design for providing care. The complex will consist of five adjacent towers. We carefully considered the internal logistics, creating wide corridors, doorways, and patient rooms. The building will meet the latest Moscow standards. Furthermore, we wanted to avoid a hospital atmosphere. Beautiful entrance areas, spacious hallways, and a comfortable inpatient area—all of this has a positive impact on the emotional well-being of patients," emphasized Sergey Kuznetsov.
The building's façade will be constructed from glass honeycombs and diamonds, reminiscent of the structure of living cells. An installation in the form of a pulsating abstract heart will be installed at the top of the complex, connecting the tallest towers.
The art object, 21 meters high and 28 meters wide, is a complex engineering structure.
"We wanted to create a symbol of salvation, moving away from the clichéd image of a bouncing pulse. The heart will be a metal frame with colored glass cells strung on it. These cells were inspired by the so-called Falconnier bricks. These hollow glass blocks were named after their inventor, the Swiss architect Gustave Falconnier. They were particularly popular during the Art Nouveau era. We placed lighting modules within the cells, which can be programmed to perform various scenarios, for example, emitting a steady light or pulsating," noted Sergey Kuznetsov.
Diaphragm wall, smart faucet, and Face ID
The new building is being constructed using innovative technologies. Due to the complex hydrogeology and the excavation depth of 15 meters below ground, specialists decided to use the "diaphragm wall" metro construction technology for the first time in a medical facility. This is a monolithic enclosing structure that reinforces the pit walls and protects them from groundwater. This stage has already been completed: the perimeter wall is 639 meters long and up to 25 meters deep. Now, pouring the foundation is underway.
Remote control technology for construction tower cranes is also being implemented here. The operator does not need to be in the cabin, improving safety and speed of work. An artificial intelligence-based system helps specialists monitor the movement of cargo and waste: it processes and transmits signals from the crane's control systems to the operator's console.
Another innovation is smartwatches. They monitor workers' health (heart rate, blood pressure) and activity throughout the day to improve productivity. Access to the site is controlled by Face ID facial recognition technology, preventing unauthorized access to the site.
Despite the scale of the construction, the institute continues to see patients as usual. The flagship center has assumed the bulk of the workload for now. Completion is scheduled for 2028.
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