New South Wales
The $632m redevelopment of the Campbelltown Hospital utilises the latest design innovation around healthcare and healing environments to deliver a vital health service for the region.
The building responds to the topography of the site creating a distinct identity that represents the growing Campbelltown and Macarthur Region. The façade of the building is designed to be alive, not static with materials that reflect the colours and tones of Dharawal Country landscapes.
Working collaboratively with Dharawal Country representatives, the design team developed concepts to enrich the project via landscape, art, sculpture, as well as the façade colours and tones. Themes of the lyre bird and native medicinal plants are expressed on the building’s façade with a dramatic sculptural floating feather and mural in the building lobby.
A key indicator to the success of the project, has already shown an uptake in attendance for care ensuring better health outcomes for the community.
With the Campbelltown Hospital Stage 2 Redevelopment, our design brief aimed to establish the new facility as an inclusive community space for all patients, families and caregivers, while providing health workers a contemporary and appealing workplace. The BLP design prioritises open spaces, maximizes natural light, incorporates sensitive interior designs for patient spaces, and seamlessly integrates new elements into the existing campus layout. Tailored design elements for mental health consumers and the Aboriginal community reinforce the patient centric theme. Feedback from patients, the local community, and staff using the new facility overwhelmingly validates the realisation of our initial goals.
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.
