Project Credits
Client
Waikato District Health Board
Date Completed
2010
Sector
Health
Awards
Project Governance
Project Lead
Darryl Carey
Design Team
Chow:Hill’s design of a purpose-built rehabilitation facility for older persons at Waikato Hospital created a serene environment for staff and patients.
Spectacular site views, floor to ceiling windows and a modern façade were among the key design elements Chow:Hill’s health team incorporated into Waikato Hospital’s Older Persons Rehabilitation Service building to create a calming and recuperative ambience.
The modern design of the 6500m² building, over three levels, allows space for 98 in-patient beds, including an acute stroke unit, a 15-bed MHSOP (Mental Health Services for Older People) ward, Out-patients and Allied Health departments. The building sits comfortably with existing mature trees on a sloping site and takes full advantage of views over Hamilton and Lake Rotoroa to the north and west respectively. A pedestrian bridge, over Pembroke Street, connects the facility with Waikato Hospital’s Meade Clinical Centre and other hospital support services.
Health planning innovations include the increased proportion of single bed rooms with reduced swing ensuite bathroom doors designed to facilitate safe access by patients and space for staff assistance.
The project formed part of the overall Service and Campus Redevelopment for Waikato DHB, designed by CJM, a collaboration between Chow:Hill, Jasmax and MSJ.
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Chow:Hill’s design of a purpose-built rehabilitation facility for older persons at Waikato Hospital created a serene environment for staff and patients.
Spectacular site views, floor to ceiling windows and a modern façade were among the key design elements Chow:Hill’s health team incorporated into Waikato Hospital’s Older Persons Rehabilitation Service building to create a calming and recuperative ambience.
The modern design of the 6500m² building, over three levels, allows space for 98 in-patient beds, including an acute stroke unit, a 15-bed MHSOP (Mental Health Services for Older People) ward, Out-patients and Allied Health departments. The building sits comfortably with existing mature trees on a sloping site and takes full advantage of views over Hamilton and Lake Rotoroa to the north and west respectively. A pedestrian bridge, over Pembroke Street, connects the facility with Waikato Hospital’s Meade Clinical Centre and other hospital support services.
Health planning innovations include the increased proportion of single bed rooms with reduced swing ensuite bathroom doors designed to facilitate safe access by patients and space for staff assistance.
The project formed part of the overall Service and Campus Redevelopment for Waikato DHB, designed by CJM, a collaboration between Chow:Hill, Jasmax and MSJ.
Project Credits
Client
Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab
Status
2010
Project Type
Health
Awards
Chow:Hill’s design of a purpose-built rehabilitation facility for older persons at Waikato Hospital created a serene environment for staff and patients.
Spectacular site views, floor to ceiling windows and a modern façade were among the key design elements Chow:Hill’s health team incorporated into Waikato Hospital’s Older Persons Rehabilitation Service building to create a calming and recuperative ambience.
The modern design of the 6500m² building, over three levels, allows space for 98 in-patient beds, including an acute stroke unit, a 15-bed MHSOP (Mental Health Services for Older People) ward, Out-patients and Allied Health departments. The building sits comfortably with existing mature trees on a sloping site and takes full advantage of views over Hamilton and Lake Rotoroa to the north and west respectively. A pedestrian bridge, over Pembroke Street, connects the facility with Waikato Hospital’s Meade Clinical Centre and other hospital support services.
Health planning innovations include the increased proportion of single bed rooms with reduced swing ensuite bathroom doors designed to facilitate safe access by patients and space for staff assistance.
The project formed part of the overall Service and Campus Redevelopment for Waikato DHB, designed by CJM, a collaboration between Chow:Hill, Jasmax and MSJ.
Project Credits
Client
Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab
Status
2010
Project Type
Health
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