Design & Health International Academy Award 2009: Healthcare Project (Over 40,000 sqm)
Sponsored by CPG Consultants
Lead judge
Prof Per Gunnar Svensson
President, International Academy for Design & Health
Criteria
An award for an outstanding acute or non-acute healthcare building where patient-centred considerations are as evident as clinical and managerial priorities. The project must demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic effect of a ‘healing’ environment, and show how innovative design permits ongoing flexibility of use, addresses issues of sustainability and has an elevational treatment which recognises the broader civic context.
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| The winning team from DesignInc Melbourne + Woodhead (Architects in Association) receive the award |
Winner
Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne, Australia
Commissioned by Royal Women’s Hospital
Designed by DWI - DesignInc Melbourne + Woodhead (Architects in Association)
The judges said: “A convincing design which reflects the latest clinical and management thinking in this specialised area whilst enhancing patient sensibilities.”
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| Paul Hyett of HKS receiving a high commendation for the American British Cowdray Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Mexico |
Highly Commended
American-British Cowdray Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Mexico
Commissioned by American British Cowdray Medical Centre
Designed by HKS, Inc.
The judges said: “A clearly articulated design emphasising the distinctiveness of its functional parts within strict environmental and amenity parameters. “
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| John Steven (centre left) and Michael Moxam (centre right) of Stantec receiving a high commendation for the Peterborough Regional Health Centre in Canada from Alan Dilani (left) and ArshavinKumar, president of Singapore Institute of Architects (right) |
Highly Commended
Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Canada
Commissioned by Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Designed by Stantec Architecture
The judges said: “The clarity of the cross-axis circulation produces a confident solution, enhanced by the careful use of locally-sourced and familiar materials.”
The finalists
Banner Gateway Medical Centre (USA), NBBJ
Royal Women’s Hospital (Australia), Design Inc Melbourne + Woodhead
Harold Alford Centre for Cancer Care (USA), Tro Jung Brannen and SMRT Inc
American British Cowdray Women’s and Children’s Hospital (Mexico), HKS
St Helen’s Hospital (UK), Capita Architecture
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (Canada),
Stantec Architecture (pictured)
St Francis Children’s Hospital (USA), Tro Jung Brannen
Los Angeles County & University of Southern Medical Centre (USA), Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK)
Samsung Cancer Centre (Korea), Ellerbe Becket
Queens Hospital (UK), Jonathan Bailey
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