Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Sustainable Design Aesthetic Creates Healing Environment

Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab
Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab
Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab
Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Project Credits

Client

Waikato District Health Board

Date Completed

2010

Sector

Health

Awards
Project Governance
Project Lead

Darryl Carey

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.

Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Project Overview

Client

Waikato District Health Board

Status

2010

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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Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Project Credits

Client

Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Status

2010

Project Type

Health

Awards

 

Project Lead

Darryl Carey

Design Team
Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Project Overview

Client

Waikato District Health Board

Status

2010

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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Project Credits

Client

Waikato Hospital Older Persons Rehab

Status

2010

Project Type

Health

Awards

 

Project Lead

Darryl Carey

Design Team

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