We’re proud to announce that Glenorchy Integrated Care Centre recently received an award in the Public Architecture category of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2019 Tasmanian Architecture Awards. Designed in collaboration with Liminal Studio, DesignInc was invited to work on the project as the Health Planning Specialist.
This new integrated health centre combines services from existing facilities in other parts of Hobart and provides new models of care for persons currently receiving treatment at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Underlying the project’s design is a philosophy that values the care of patients and their loved ones as much as state-of-the-art technology and medicine. As a result, the centre’s architecture evokes a strong sense of place and the interior is bright, welcoming and easy to navigate.
Interestingly, the brick used on the building’s exterior is the first carbon-neutral glazed brick produced in Australia (via a collaboration with Austral Bricks Tasmania). It’s a nod to the area’s civic and residential structures and the custom colour also pays homage to the historically significant Child Health Association, which once occupied the site. Internally, the ground level’s colour scheme picks up on the brick cladding’s cream and orange flecks, while the first level features green and the second level, blue.
The incorporation of colours readily found in nature makes for a calming environment and in zoning the different levels in this way, acts as a wayfinding device. A timber stair and balustrade add warmth to the open interior and wall panels in a range of neutral tones lend visual interest without creating a distraction. This is the first stage in the development, with a proposed second stage scheduled in the near future.
Glenroy Library has been awarded a commendation in the 2024 Library Design Awards by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). This recognition is a testament to the innovative design and community-centric approach of Glenroy Community Hub, which houses Australia’s first Passive House-certified library and community building.
DesignInc Director Darryl Suttie participated in The Wellbeing of Architects [education + practice –] symposium, held in Melbourne 8-9 May 2024, which marked the conclusion of the comprehensive research project The Wellbeing of Architects: culture, identity + practice. He shares his insights in this article.
Rachel Soebekti has been awarded The University of Melbourne’s DesignInc Positive Legacy of Design Award for 2024.
This time ten years ago, Kate Reardon was working with pre-natal patients at Liverpool Hospital. Today, she is an Associate and healthcare architect at DesignInc Sydney: designing hospitals like the one she used to work in.
DesignInc has expanded into the Northern Territory, establishing a studio in Darwin. With expertise across sectors including defence, health, education, community, workplace, residential, transport, aviation, and urban design, DesignInc will now combine its national experience with established local knowledge, having completed numerous projects across the Northern Territory over the last decade.
DesignInc is proud to announce that we have achieved dual Climate Active certification, which certifies both our Services and Organisation. Currently, DesignInc is the only architecture practice in Australia that holds Climate Active certification for Service.
