| 65 T T Richard Loader Architecture HDT scoop the award Kaweka Hospital Stage 1 North Elevation. Photo by Tom Neilson. Kaweka Hospital Stage 1 operating room. Photo by Hilary Finn. Architecture HDT Hawke’s Bay has been awarded a Gisborne / Hawkes Bay NZIA Award in the commercial category for its design of Hasting’s Kaweka Hospital – Stage 1. “We are honoured to have received this award,” says Shaun-Thompson-Gray, who co-founded the practice with Ian Nelson in 2008. “Receiving this award is meaningful as it shows the successful and huge amount of collaboration that is required to deliver a project of this scale. It is a very complex building, and it has been satisfying to balance its technical requirements with our need to make it a beautiful building — one that will also enhance the lives of all its users with its carefully considered spaces and environments.” The seed of what was to become Kaweka Hospital was planted when local medical specialists identified gaps in the provision of healthcare services in Hawke’s Bay – particularly the quantity of operating rooms in the region falling short of meeting the needs of the population. This facility was envisaged as servicing all of Hawkes Bay. “Our brief was to create a worldclass healthcare facility. The design philosophy is based on biophilia, which is humankinds innate tendency to seek interaction with nature and other forms of life. Complexities of the project include complying with the district plan and fire and infection control requirements whilst integrating intensive plant and services seamlessly into the building.” The inspiration for the design was the Kaweka ranges, which is referenced through the roof form, solid brick cladding with punched windows and the light filled reception area being carved out of this solid form. Once commissioning is complete it will be Hawke’s Bay’s first Green Star building. Sustainability was a key driver of the building, and this included low maintenance and long lasting building materials, careful selection of fitting and fixtures, climate change resilience with onsite stormwater attenuation and rain gardens remediating contaminants washed off the car parks. Shaun says architecture is an inherently public profession, with the end product being the buildings and spaces used by people every day. “It is the melding of art and function, aesthetics and engineering, and it is also a highly collaborative process. When we choose to enter a project for an award, it is not only because our own hard work has brought us satisfaction in the form of the final result, but it is also a way to honour the crucial collaborators that bring projects to life. Without the work of the team, projects wouldn’t happen.” He adds that there is also a benefit and value in having your project entered for an award for the clients and builders. For the builders it showcases the quality of their workmanship, and for our clients it recognises decisions well made and trust well placed. Together with affiliated offices in Wellington and Christchurch, Architecture HDT completes award winning projects all over New Zealand “We are a client focussed, innovative & design oriented practice with strong technical skills. We deliver a broad range of projects, including commercial, public and private healthcare, recreational and residential.” Architecture HDT Hawkes Bay ARCHITECTURE A. Level 2, 74 Walding St , Palmerston North, 4410 www.developmentnous.nz A. 502 Karamu Rd North, Hast ings 4122 P. 06 876 2159 Town planning environmental Landscape Architecture Surveying urban design civil & structural engineering Development Nous’s services included: • Topographical survey • Site datum survey • Building set out for construction • As built and cadastral survey • Title applications Development Nous Limited has provided Surveying services to Westside Healthcare Limited, Architecture HDT Hawkes Bay, and Gemco for the construction of the Angio and MRI Transportable Modular Complex and Kaweka Hospital (Stage 1) on Canning Road Hastings. Kaweka Hospital opened in July 2022. The hospital features the latest in healthcare technology, modern layout and design. Your Land, Our Expertise.
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