Kangkanthi – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Stage 3 Redevelopment | Cheesman Architects with Silver Thomas Hanley Architecture

Kangkanthi is the centrepiece of the major redevelopment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, delivering world‑class healthcare for the western suburbs now and into the future.

Meaning “to care” in Kaurna language, Kangkanthi is a five‑storey, 27,000m² clinical services building that brings together emergency care, ICU, operating theatres, imaging, pathology, and a 52‑bed rehabilitation facility in a purpose‑built, contemporary setting.

The design was shaped through extensive engagement with clinicians, community members and Aboriginal consumers to ensure the facility supports the needs of patients, families and staff for decades to come.

Sustainability has been central to the project. Achieving a 6‑star In‑house Green Rating, Kangkanthi is among Australia’s first major all‑electric healthcare buildings, eliminating natural gas and incorporating climate‑responsive planning, high‑performance façades, natural light courtyards and durable, low‑maintenance materials to enhance both environmental performance and wellbeing.