Design in Health

Investment in new Bankstown Hospital reaches record $2 billion

10 June, 2025

Investment in the planned new Bankstown Hospital has reached $2bn, making it the largest capital works investment in a public hospital in the state's history.


Healthy heights: vertical hospitals on the rise

03 June, 2025 by Bruce Crook* | Supplied by: Architectus

A healthcare architect explains how towering, 140-metre-plus healthcare facilities are no longer anomalies — they’re becoming a global standard.


Tarkett Powerbond - Early Bloom carpet rolls

02 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Tarkett Australia Pty Ltd

The Tarkett Powerbond - Early Bloom carpet rolls are designed for inviting, reflective and restorative spaces, with applications in health and aged care.


Frankston Hospital redevelopment commissions four artists

20 May, 2025

Artists Richard Briggs, Dan Elborne, Hannah Quinlivan and Jody Rallah have been commissioned to deliver major art pieces for the Frankston Hospital redevelopment.


Biophilic healing: expanded Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon

08 May, 2025

Latrobe Regional Hospital's recent expansion is a biophilic design harnessing the healing properties of human connection in a rural setting.


Queensland announces its Hospital Rescue Plan

24 April, 2025

The Queensland Government has announced its Hospital Rescue Plan, which includes three new hospitals, 10 major hospital expansions and more than 2600 new beds.


Multiplex appointed Northside Hospital's early delivery partner

25 March, 2025

Multiplex has been appointed the early delivery partner for the $1bn Northside Hospital, Canberra — the ACT's largest ever health infrastructure project.


Local spirit: new Footscray Hospital, Melbourne

13 March, 2025

The new Footscray Hospital will be partly a result of local community campaigning — it's affectionately referred to as "the People's Hospital".


First look at the $275 million Austin Hospital ED expansion

21 February, 2025

The entrance, reception and lobby designs of Melbourne's $275m Austin Hospital emergency department expansion have been revealed — works to be completed in 2028.


$100m+ hospital opens in Sydney's north

06 December, 2024

Owned by the Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust (AUHPT), the hospital is leased for 30 years to Wyvern Health, which operates under a doctor-owned model.


Designs unveiled for the new Melton Hospital

27 November, 2024

The Victorian Health and Building Authority (VHBA) has unveiled designs for the new Melton Hospital.


Fairfield Hospital redevelopment — lead design team appointed

17 September, 2024

In the coming months, the lead design team will work with Health Infrastructure and SWLHD to identify future requirements and commence early planning for the site.


Tweed Valley Hospital wins planning and design award

13 September, 2024

The award celebrates projects and organisations that are at the forefront of public participation and their commitment to excellence.


Health infrastructure pipeline poorly planned: report

27 August, 2024

The pipeline of major health infrastructure projects in Australia currently stands at 54 projects, valued at $42 billion.


Construction begins on Ryde Hospital redevelopment

13 August, 2024

Construction work on the $526.8 million redevelopment of Ryde Hospital has officially begun, with a traditional sod turn event to mark the start of major works.


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