A new rehabilitation hospital for the Carré Sénart area: combining care, innovation, and regional integration
The relocation of the Coubert Rehabilitation Hospital to the town of Lieusaint marks a major milestone for UGECAM Île-de-France. This ambitious project is part of a broader strategy aimed at addressing key challenges in healthcare and public health : improving the quality of care pathways while ensuring optimal accessibility, modernizing infrastructure, encouraging inter-hospital synergies, and strengthening local employment. The project also includes exemplary objectives in terms of building and environmental performance, positioning SMR77 as a benchmark for sustainable and innovative hospitals. The architectural teams of AIA Life Designers were selected for their expertise in designing this comprehensive, territory-wide healthcare project.
Beyond its regional integration, the rehabilitation hospital is part of a cooperative network with nearby hospitals and medico-social institutions, including the Melun Hospital and the East-Paris region facilities. With specific authorizations for rehabilitation and reconstructive care activities, it plays a unique role in its field, also collaborating with Paris hospitals to offer specialized treatment.
The new rehabilitation hospital will offer 219 full inpatient beds, 100 day hospital places, and 90 home care slots dedicated to rehabilitation, across five areas of expertise: burns, nervous system, general rehab, musculoskeletal, and dependent elderly care. Spanning 17,000 m² of floor space on a 30,000 m² site, it will host around 500 staff and provide 290 parking spaces for cars and 60 for bicycles.
Supported by the Île-de-France Regional Health Agency (ARS), the National Health Insurance (CNAM), and partners such as EPA Sénart, Grand Paris Sud, and local developers, the project is currently in the design phase, led by AIA Life Designers.
Architectural Vision
Far from being a mere architectural object, the hospital was designed to support patients’ rehabilitation journeys. The building’s volumes balance stability and equilibrium, reflecting the physical and mental recovery process. The use of natural materials such as wood and low-carbon concrete reflects a bioclimatic approach, supporting high energy performance. Façades incorporate natural ventilation principles and bio-based solutions, ensuring thermal comfort and a harmonious connection between the building and its environment. The compact structure maximizes outdoor space while ensuring a smooth and intuitive interior flow—crucial for both caregivers and patients in a high-intensity care setting.
A key feature of the design is the therapeutic garden. Located to the south and filled with diverse plant layers, it offers immersive spaces for rest and rehabilitation, enhancing the care pathway. The architectural layout guides users from the entrance through to the gardens, offering visual connections to nature.
The project’s environmental approach strives for excellence, aligned with ambitious certifications. Architectural and environmental choices reflect a strong commitment to sustainability, aiming for high standards in energy efficiency and reduced carbon footprint. The design targets Carbone 2 and Énergie 3 levels within the E+C- framework, using bio-based materials to ensure a resilient, environmentally responsible building fit for the future.
Scheduled for delivery in 2028, this project is a forward-looking investment for the region, reaffirming UGECAM’s role as a key player in rehabilitation in Île-de-France.
Client
UGECAM Île-de-France
Design Team
Architect : AIA Life Designers
Engineering & Cost Management : AIA Ingénierie
Environmental Consulting : AIA Environnement
Landscape Design : AIA Territoires
Project Coordination : BUILDERS & PARTNERS
Technical Control : BTP Consultants
Health and Safety Coordinator (CSPS) : Apave
Technical Project Management Assistance : A2MO
Environmental HQE Assistance : ACTECO
BIM Assistance : OMNIA Numérique
Program
New construction of a rehabilitation center
Environmental Approach
“Efficiency, simplicity, durability” principles
Operational energy efficiency
Target : Carbone 2 level
Bio-based materials level 2
E+C- label, Énergie level 3
Surface Area
18,685 m²
Cost
€42 million (excl. tax)
Delivery
November 2028
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