Hewa Hope Children’s Hospital located in Erbil, Iraq, is the first children’s hospital in Iraq. The hospital, is helping the battle on child and infant mortality in Iraq, which is among the highest in the world. The hospital includes three operating rooms, an emergency ward, outpatient clinics, an intensive care unit, a women’s hospital and staff accommodation, plus a hotel and supermarket.

I really admire the layout of the Hewa Hope Children’s Hospital, and think of the hospital as a great step forward for Iraq healthcare. The building is designed after the Narsis flower, the Kurdistan national flower and features a colorful atrium in the middle of the building. The building really creates a friendly and kid-friendly environment.