Health | Architecture Now

An expression of hauora

Projects | Jasmax has partnered with ĀKAU and Australian health design specialists HDR on the design of the new Northland Radiotherapy and Oncology Centre at Whangārei Hospital.

The air we breathe

Watch | In this 60 Minutes broadcast, researchers have identified the crucial role of indoor air systems in curbing the spread of viruses, heralding in a new public health agenda.

Towards child-centred design

Projects | Evžen Novák explores the structural and clinical complexities and patient focus of Wellington’s new children’s hospital Te Wao Nui — ‘The Great Forest’ by Studio Design + Architecture.

New Visions of Work: Orgatec 2022

Review | A team from Wingate Architects who attended this year’s Orgatec trade fair, held 25-29th October in Cologne, share what’s in store for the working world.

Wellness in design: Shortland Health

Projects | When redesigning a central Auckland medical clinic, the Klein took the opportunity to re-examine the patient experience.

Te Whare Toa Takitini/Burwood Hospital

Projects | Christchurch’s Burwood Hospital has been redeveloped in a collaboration between Jasmax, Klein Architects and Sheppard & Rout.

Not just a high-wire act

Practice | A look at recent changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act, and how architects can avoid running into problems.

Clean bill of health

Projects | The people of Kaikoura have a new integrated health facility, replacing the 100-year-old hospital.

Vital signs

Projects | Burwood Hospital’s redevelopment forms part of the largest hospital building project ever undertaken in New Zealand.

Working safer together

Practice | The Health and Safety at Work Act will place the health and safety of all workers squarely in the hands of each one of us.

What is design’s role in the future of healthcare?

Review | Local and international experts come together to discuss the critical role of design in the future of healthcare.

Mission accomplished

Review | Matt Wilson and ‘Team Niue’ have finished their ambitious two-week construction of a new facility for Niue Foou Hospital.

Niue aid project begins in earnest

Review | Matt Wilson and team have landed in Niue, now the work really begins.

Wairarapa teen’s aid mission

Review | Matt Wilson is heading to Niue to build a day-bed facility for hospital patients.

Aga Khan Award for Architecture winners

Awards | The Aga Khan Award for Architecture celebrates architectural concepts of significant importance to Islamic societies.

Seismic firsts

Projects | The first NZ application of PRESSS technology in steel construction comes with an advanced damping system.

Southern retreat

Projects | Utilising bespoke building methods, a wellness centre near Queenstown is the first of its kind in New Zealand.