Royal Hobart Hospital - GB-A

Royal Hobart Hospital

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INTERIORS

Royal Hobart Hospital

Guymer Bailey Landscape was engaged by Royal Hobart Hospital to design courtyard spaces that would assist with patient wellbeing and recovery, and create a sense of normality and respite during hospital stays and visits.

The internal theme of the hospital has been inspired by Antartica, with patterns on the floor reminiscent of ice sheets that radiate from white to blue. This theme is carried through the outdoor environment, which has been designed to signify Tasmania, creating a sense of “coming home” after being away when entering the courtyard.

Native Tasmanian plant species, similar to those a child will find in their backyard, were chosen for the vegetation to create a sense of familiarity. This also has the added benefit of keeping gardens low maintenance. The courtyards feature both active and passive outdoor spaces, which cater for rehabilitation activities, outdoor gathering and private contemplation within a soft natural backdrop.

Stage A works included the refurbishment and extension of an existing two-storey classroom block as well as the construction of a new covered walkway through the centre of the school.

PROCESS

The internal theme of the hospital has been inspired by Antartica, with patterns on the floor reminiscent of ice sheets that radiate from white to blue. This theme is carried through the outdoor environment, which has been designed to signify Tasmania, creating a sense of “coming home” after being away when entering the courtyard.

METHODOLOGY

Native Tasmanian plant species, similar to those a child will find in their backyard, were chosen for the vegetation to create a sense of familiarity. This also has the added benefit of keeping gardens low maintenance. The courtyards feature both active and passive outdoor spaces, which cater for rehabilitation activities, outdoor gathering and private contemplation within a soft natural backdrop.

TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND

The Nuenonne People

COMPLETION

2019

LOCATION

Hobart, Tasmania

CLIENT

Royal Hobart Hospital

PROJECT CONTACT

PHOTOGRAPHY

Guymer Bailey Architects

VALUE OUTCOMES

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“GB-A were an absolute pleasure to work with. The team on site and in the office never cut corners and were committed to delivering a very high quality project.”

Jim Spainard, Golburn Enterprise

Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology. Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy.

PRINCIPLES OF PASSION

During the design process, our project team not only considers the physical context of the designs but also examines the social and cultural context. Through every design, we look for ways to inspire positive attitudes, behaviours and emotional responses in people to encourage the responsible use of resources, increase cooperation among occupants, and communicate the values of society and cultural diversity.
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology.

We design built environments from a holistic, sustainable perspective: each project reconciles ecological and social impacts within the current economic climate. We holistically evaluate environmental, cultural and financial sustainability in every task we undertake.