Rather than starting with new buildings, the masterplan begins with the transformation of the ground structure. The HE:AL masterplan reorganises the Dipbech landscape through visible water systems, wetlands, rain gardens and permeable surfaces. Existing asphalt is removed, processed and reused on site, while soil is relocated to form new ecological zones. These interventions progressively transform the campus into an environment that prioritises pedestrians and soft mobility while reducing the dominance of car infrastructure. New buildings are positioned along a central social spine that connects plazas, pavilions and active ground floors. Building volumes respond to the surrounding context, heliport constraints and solar exposure through parametric and data-informed design processes. The buildings are conceived using modular grids, reversible assemblies and biogenic materials, allowing flexibility in use and reducing lifecycle environmental impact.

The current biofactor of the site is approximately 0.16, largely due to sealed surfaces and limited ecological diversity. The project aims to increase biodiversity by up to 850 percent over a twenty-year period, reaching a projected biofactor of 1.41 through the introduction of forest areas, meadows, wetlands, green roofs and large-scale tree planting. Water management is redesigned through open systems that slow stormwater runoff, improve filtration and create accessible landscape spaces. Retention basins and rain gardens contribute both to environmental performance and spatial quality. Former back façades of existing buildings are reoriented toward new public spaces, while active ground floors strengthen the relationship between buildings and landscape. The energy strategy is based on fossil-free systems supported by geothermal potential and on-site renewable energy production, contributing to the environmental performance of the campus.

The project must accommodate new development within an operational hospital environment while respecting fire access, heliport flight paths and a phased implementation strategy. The masterplan therefore prioritizes flexibility and technical performance. The design approach combines landscape-led planning with modular low-carbon timber structures and reversible construction methods. A shared low-temperature geothermal energy network supports heating and cooling demands across the campus. Parametric environmental analysis informs façade design in order to balance glazing ratios, daylight availability and solar protection. The masterplan allows for a development capacity between approximately 83,500 and 98,000 square meters. The result is a flexible planning framework that supports phased growth, improved biodiversity, reduced embodied carbon and long-term adaptability of the campus.