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Frankston Hospital, Frankston, VIC

The design brief for this bay side hospital was to expand the current inpatient accommodation, without reducing occupancy and hospital operations during construction. The solution was a lightweight waved facade that reflects the ocean scenery. The extension was constructed over the existing building, using a steel structure, a first in healthcare in Australia.

The development included a 17 bed paediatrics unit, a 25 cots level 2 neo-natal unit, birthing suite and post natal care unit on the lower floor and two 30 bed inpatient units for cardiology, CCU, renal and respiratory on the upper level. A new main entry and foyer was also created, providing a contemporary new image to the hospital. The obstetric unit was planned with the birthing suite and post natal unit in one unit. This was a new model of care for Frankston Hospital. The paediatric unit catered for the ‘Family Centred Care Model’, with accommodation for families in each room.

PROJECT SIZE:
3,500 m²

STATUS:
Completed 2002

CLIENT:
Peninsula Health
Department of Health, Victoria

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