Te Nīkau Hospital and Health Centre | Jacobs with CCM Architects

2021 International Chapter Architecture Awards

2021 international chapter Architecture Awards: People's Choice

Te Nīkau Hospital and Health Centre | Jacobs with CCM Architects

Public architecture

The Te Nīkau Hospital and Health Centre delivers the West Coast District Health Board’s vision for a full system reorientation and services integration. A new model of care enables an integrated home and community-centric health service, and provides improved health outcomes for the individual, their family and the wider population.

Located on one of the most remote areas in New Zealand, the new three-storey building straddles the escarpment, offering stunning views and natural daylight into the interior. The design responds to the challenge of the topography and embraces the westerly sea views across the Tasman sea as well as towards the Southern Alps.

Through positive engagement with clinical teams and the project leadership team, progressive approaches to the delivery of integrated health care services were translated into forward-looking design solutions with an emphasis on accessibility to safe and culturally appropriate primary and secondary services.

Client perspective:
How does the design benefit the way you live/work/play/operate/educate/other?

“The design and construction of Te Nīkau has transformed both the delivery of and setting for healthcare on the West Coast. Moving from seismically compromised, leaky, non-fit-for-purpose facilities to modern, purpose-built flexible spaces has positive benefits for all users: staff, patients and whanāu alike. The building has excellent spaces and amenities for care delivery, and the views from the building will certainly aid in the recovery of patients. This project has delivered on our vision and its impact is Coast wide.”