Prison Custody Unit at the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in Seville


Prison Custody Unit at the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in Seville

Construction and adaptation of facilities for the custody of hospitalised inmates at the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in Seville. The project falls under the Plan for the Repayment and Construction of Penitentiary Facilities.

Client:
The State Society for Penitentiary and Security Infrastructures (SIEPSE)
Location:
Seville
Period:
8 months (2025)
Type of service:

The work covers a 255 m² area and is divided into three main sections: hospitalisation, the outpatient waiting area, and surrounding site development.  

The hospitalisation area is located on the second floor of the traumatology building and includes four double rooms with bathrooms, a control area for security officers, a security sally port, and auxiliary spaces such as changing rooms and rest areas for penitentiary staff. 

The waiting area is a standalone single-story building next to the outpatient clinics. It features two waiting rooms with toilets, a control post with a bathroom, and a technical room. 

The surrounding site development includes improved access and the creation of parking spaces for inmate transport vehicles. 

This project used modular construction, with the overall design prioritising accessibility, safety, and sustainability – ensuring energy efficiency and full regulatory compliance. 

 
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