Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation
Western Australia
The Midwifery Birthing Centre in Bentley Health Service is a midwife-led facility which provides continuity of care with a known carer. In a first for public hospitals in Western Australia, the service is led and entirely staffed by Credentialed and Endorsed midwives.
A comprehensive internal fitout at Bentley Health Service. The unit delivers two birth suites, each with their own large birthing pool, a consultation room, a family room, a midwives’ hub and requisite clinical support rooms.
Research suggests that The Birthing Centre as a dynamic spatial terrain, can influence the physiology of women in labour, with optimal birth spaces helping to reduce risks of complications and reduced medical intervention for women.
The design referenced local flora and fauna for 2x distinctive birth room designs, with concealed medical equipment in joinery and carefully curated lighting design. This to create a calming, welcoming and safe environment for all end-users.
You have designed a lovely space, the feedback has been great.
Thank you for your efforts.
Amanda Hendry, Project Architect
Asha Sullivan, Senior Interior Designer
Lisa Hunt, Director
Darren Leeden, Senior Draftsperson
Lucid Consulting, Hydraulic Consultant
ETC Engineering, Electrical Consultant
Peritas Engineering, Structural Engineer
Gabriels Hearne Farrell, Acoustic Consultant
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
