As our robust project pipeline for 2024 begins to take shape, we sat down with our National Managing Partner Nik Tabain to discuss current architecture and design trends, and his predictions for the future of the industry.
Healthcare design to grow following increased funding
Nik expects activity in the health and science sectors to continue steadily, backed by committed government funding and society’s increased focus on physical and mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“When delivering these types of projects, the design requirements are often incredibly specific to each client and the industry in which they operate. Having an experienced in-house team of specialists is essential to our continued success in this growing sector,” added Nik.
Gray Puksand’s Melbourne studio recently completed a large complex project for the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH). This included a new head office for RMH’s 800 support staff team and the creation of a clinical outpatient level dedicated to dialysis and other critical day procedures. Front of mind for this design was elevating the experience for patients and workers through ample light, soothing tones and strong circulation spaces.