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Aged Care Portfolio Statement
Our capability is an attitude more than a set of skills.
Our attitude is one of collaboration… always challenging and asking our clients the right questions. We are design focused, yet people centric.”
a leading global design practice We are positioned across Australia and into Asia.
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Company Profi le
What We Do
What we do is about exploring the future; asking the right
questions, observing and listening to make sense of how to plan
for the potential. We revel in complexity and understand that
great results a product of exhaustive rigor, research and proven
processes and technologies.
Our services are Architecture, Interior Design and Planning
providing Property Advisory, Design and Project Delivery
consultancy services.
Where We Operate
Woodhead is an Australian company operating globally through
a series of networked studios and partnerships; our practice
draws depth from our geographic reach yet is locally infused with
experience and character.
We understand success will manifest itself through tangible
projects that embody our values, evidenced by our client
testimonials and our peer recognition.
How We Operate
Our organisational structure is based on the interwoven activities
of design, business and people.
These spheres of practice coexist seamlessly to ensure the
‘Project’ sits at the centre of what we do and is the basis upon
which success is measured.
Design and the Market
We exist to design, however design excellence is an outcome
of a commitment to rigor, research and innovation. Design does
not exist in isolation; it requires an understanding of our clients
and the markets they operate in. Research, processes and
collaboration are fundamental to our success, as is our ability to
deliver projects with technical accuracy and profi ciency.
Business Sustainability
Whilst we exist to design, we only exist if we have a sustainable
business platform that ensures practice and procedures are
conducted within regulatory guidelines. The growth of business is
predicated on achieving profi t in order that we can reinvest in the
organisation. A critical aspect of the structure is the management
of risk and the continuous pursuit of quality. Business activity
supports the Woodhead strategic business plan and goals, and
contributes to a positive reputation and image by utilising high
quality processes.
People and Culture
Woodhead prides itself on the professional achievements of
our people. We acknowledge individual contribution, and as a
company we are committed to nurturing professional development
through a range of activities including; study tours, corporate
training, research projects, and providing an offi ce culture based
on continual improvement and learning.
Woodhead supports policies and systems and processes that
create equal opportunities for all and where people have the
resources, assistance and support to achieve the highest personal
and professional level.
Architecture and design is a process, a journey of discovery with our clients. The constraints of space and time and commercial imperatives are a given, the difference at Woodhead is we see them as a catalyst to spur innovation.
WOODHEAD COMPANY PROFILE
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2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, WA
Southern Cross University, Building A, Gold Coast Campus, QLD
Community CPS, Adelaide, SA
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INDUSTRIAL
HEALTH
HEALTH EDUCATION
TRANSPORT TRANSPORT
RETAIL
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Adelaide Desalination Plant, Port Stanvac, South Australia
Animation City, Guangzhou, China
Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide, South Australia
Sydney International Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment, New South Wales
Changi International Airport Terminal 1 Upgrade, Singapore
2 Victoria Avenue, Perth, Western Australia
Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), Singapore
Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria
Southern Cross University Building A, Gold Coast, Queensland
Place on Brougham, North Adelaide, South Australia
Gowings and State Theatre - QT Hotel Conversion, Sydney, New South Wales
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WOODHEAD KEY PROJECTS
Woodhead works across several key portfolios, including;Commercial, Education, Industrial, Health, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, Transport, and Workplace.
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COMMERCIAL
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Through master planning and careful consideration
of private versus public spaces, we can create a canvas for great communities to develop.
‘Community’ defi nes the quality of today’s facility.
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WORKPLACE PORTFOLIO STATEMENT
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Mayfl ower Residential Community, East Brighton, Victoria
St Vincent de Paul, Geelong, Victoria
Victoria Grange Retirement Village, Vermont South, Victoria
Victoria Grange Retirement Village, Vermont South, Victoria
As designers of Retirement and Aged Care environments, we respond to the changing demands of our clients, especially with regard to their perceptions of what is needed to deliver their services effectively.
Aged Care
We are focused on the benefi ts our clients receive through
major projects where the opportunity is presented to reshape
their organisation. Woodhead will apply their wide experience
to the exploration of evidence based models of care, delivering
resident focused service delivery in the process of reviewing the
master plan and in designing the project.
Woodhead believe that successful design is about caring for
people and the environments in which they live. We do not
subscribe to the idea of creating heroic architectural statements in
the public realm at the cost of people’s comfort and dignity.
Residents are also becoming increasingly sophisticated and
‘switched on’ and are demanding good design - not only in
terms of simply home planning and facilities, but importantly
becoming attuned to aspects such as; quality of natural light,
connections with landscape and outdoor spaces and healthy living
environments.
Through masterplanning and careful consideration of private
versus public spaces, we can create a canvas for great
communities to develop. We must consider whole-of-site way
fi nding, accessibility, visual connectivity, population densities and
community facilities. Even the term ‘community’ is no longer only
about the residents - it also considers their extended families and
visitors and how they might form part of the enriched village life.
The change in demographics and lifestyles are key factors
infl uencing this market. In retirement the ‘Baby Boomer’
generation is fuelling great impetus in ‘lifestyle resorts’, where
not only residential accommodation is provided, also resort-style
facilities form the ‘centre of town’. These facilities range from
health and sporting facilities through to learning and business
centres, restaurants and cafes.
Sustainable design is and must be at the core of
our lives...
All Woodhead personnel are focused on this, and the
understanding that it is possible to produce ecologically
sustainable and cost effective solutions without compromising the
client’s brief.
Woodhead has pursued excellence and has become
acknowledged leaders in the design of buildings for
retirement living, aged care and rehabilitation services and the
implementation of environmentally sustainable practices in
buildings, business and learning centres, gymnasiums, workshops
and gardens. Our aim is to design spaces that allow residents and
visitors to explore and experience things that can be enjoyed in
their retirement years.
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AGED CARE PORTFOLIO STATEMENT
Aged Care Design Philosophy Woodhead Thought Leadership
Provision of services to ageing, retiring and otherwise
compromised population is one of the major challenges facing our
society over the next 20 years.
The design of new facilities for the aged needs to cater for the
varying levels of assistance required by residents for daily living
tasks and personal care.
Environmental supports will be required, but should be
incorporated into the design in a manner that provides maximum
dignity for residents. At the same time it is also important to
focus on the residual abilities of residents, and to provide an
environment that encourages residents to maximise use of these
abilities. Our Aged Care designs focus on providing residents with
a homelike environment.
A homelike environment forms a stark contrast to an institutional
setting, which can be intimidating and unsettling for residents.
In such a setting, residents tend to cease making decisions for
themselves and consequently their independence fades and
individuality recedes.
We are focused on the benefi ts our clients receive through major projects where the opportunity is presented to reshape their organisation. Woodhead will apply our wide experience to the exploration of evidence based models of care and service delivery in the process of reviewing master plan and in designing the project.
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WOODHEAD THOUGHT LEADERSHIP WOODHEAD THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Both residents and staff can become institutionalised, and staff
often needlessly engage in tasks that residents may still have
been able to do for themselves whereas a domestic homelike feel
is able to give residents the maximum opportunity to maintain
their skills and confi dence, as they are able to feel “at home”, at
all times providing an inconspicuous in built safe environment for
the residents.
The philosophy underlying delivery of resident care, cannot be
separated from the design of the physical environment in which it
operates.
The quality and character of the designed environment should
be an integral part of the lifestyle philosophy, and thus affect
wellbeing outcomes. Psychological, social and spiritual needs
of residents are recognised as promoting calmness and relaxation.
A care-promoting environment must pay attention to privacy
and dignity, noise, provide contact with natural light and the
diurnal cycle, give individual sense of space, provide variety of
colour dependent on setting, provide air quality with respect to
temperature and humidity, airfl ow and freshness, and opportunity
for contact with nature. Art, materials, and aesthetic forms should
be present as tools for reinforcing the spirit.
Design for Older People
High Care residents will have a variety of care needs. Residents
will have less complex care requirements, but are unable to live
independently. The mobility, continence and cognitive abilities of
residents will vary within these contexts.
The design of new facilities will need to cater for the varying
levels of assistance required by residents for daily living tasks and
personal care and also include complex care requirements. The
facility must be fl exible enough to delivery these requirements
over both in the low and high care environments.
Environmental supports will be required, but should be
incorporated into the design in a manner that provides maximum
dignity for residents.
At the same time it is also important to focus on the individual
capabilities of residents, and to provide an environment which
encourages residents to maximise use of these abilities.
Woodhead also recognises the importance of providing choice
and fl exibility in aged care settings. The care and support needs
of individuals will change over time, and so the design must be
able to cater for these changing needs. The ability of an individual
to make personal choices in their home environment is another
aspect requiring careful consideration to ensure dignity and
identity of residents is upheld.
A homelike environment cannot be categorised or prescribed, as
it is not the same for all people and is governed by a person’s
previous experiences and expectations. It is therefore particularly
important to consult with residents and their families so that a
setting appropriate to their past experience and memories can be
designed.
Design for Dementia
When designing for people with dementia it is essential to provide
and environment which enables residents to use their remaining
cognitive abilities and skills to the highest possible level. To
achieve this we believe key design principles such as redundant
cuing, design and way fi nding and orientation, familiarity,
appropriate scale and security need to be applied.
Consideration must be given to the changing resident health
status, therefore the principles applied to high level dementia
design will also be applied to all levels of low and high care.
A care-promoting environment must pay attention to privacy
and dignity, noise, provide contact with natural light and the diurnal cycle, give individual sense of space, provide variety of colour dependent on setting, provide air quality with respect to temperature and humidity, airfl ow and freshness, and opportunity for contact with nature.
Typical Design Considerations
Residents relocate from the familiarity of their own home and
may be disorientated when adapting to their new environment.
Familiar homelike buildings are commonly advocated for people
with dementia.
− Consider the cluster model to accommodate the great variety
of resident types, e.g. cultural, level of dependency, level of
dementia, co-morbidity.
− Be simple and have good visual access. Avoid long corridors,
large dining areas, bedrooms with multiple occupants, while
simultaneously providing for adequate staff supervision. Homely
living areas, secure and accessible garden areas and using the
resident accessible kitchen as the focus of daily activity.
− Create a feeling of individuality between residences.
− Non-institutional aesthetic, high natural light levels, freedom
of inside/outside movement, no dead-end corridors and visual
oversight.
− Distinction between units, entry doors, staff areas and residential
areas. Giving the impression of a residential complex rather than
an institution.
− Highlight important stimuli. Visual cues for residents, family
photographs, a community heart, equipment safety, remote
switches, thermostats. ensuite doors, pivot or lift off hinges,
privacy, carpet or vinyl, durability, door hardware, bed clearances,
handrails, ramps, shelving heights, bath heights.
− Optimal scale – between the desirable residential feel and
economic viability
− Courtyard fencing approach – landscaping, using site levels,
balustrades and such devices to provide both containment and
outlook plus discrete security and feeling of openness and light.
− Provide links to the community - the chances that residents will
continue to be part of their social network after admission should
be maximised.
− Reduce unwanted and unnecessary stimulation – the resident
suffering cognitive impairment experiences diffi culties in coping
with a large amount of stimulation.
− Have familiar decor – it is well known that the aged and more
particularly, those suffering dementia recall the distant past more
easily than the recent past. It follows then that their experience of
recent furniture designs and decors must be less congruent with
their present mental state than of the decor that they enjoyed in
their younger days.
− Provide for planned wandering – wandering is sometimes a
feature of the behaviour of the person with dementia. The design
should allow it to take place safely but not encourage it. The
wandering path should take people to past areas of interest in the
expectation that they will provide the person with an alternative to
repetitive wandering.
− Provide opportunities for privacy and community – Residents
require a range of opportunities for social interaction. Spaces are
needed for sitting quietly alone, with one or two intimate friends
as well as with larger groups.
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Retirement Living
The concept of Seniors’ Living needs to promote a lifestyle of
comfort, security, independence and choice. As we age the need
for change reduces and the need for security increases, being
familiar with our surrounds with easy access to family, friends and
varying levels of care enhances that feeling. Designs which allow
residents to remain and live interdependent and safely in their unit
as their care requirements change over time.
The design of new facilities for the aged needs to cater for the
varying levels of assistance required by residents for daily living
tasks and personal care. Environmental supports will be required,
but should be incorporated into the design in a manner that
provides maximum dignity for residents. At the same time it is also
important to focus on the individual capabilities of residents, and
to provide an environment that encourages residents to maximise
use of these abilities.
Woodhead specialises in contemporary adaptable facilities where
residents can remain as their needs vary.
Retirement living should provide a range of options for residents:
− Recreation
− Convenience
− Cultural diversity
− Personal fulfi lment
− Business activity support / library
− Sense of community
− Security
− Safety
Woodhead seeks to combine its expertise from the Residential,
Resort / Hospitality, Aged Care and Urban Planning portfolios to
compliment our Retirement Living projects. Integrated facilities
require these specialist skills to ensure a successful outcome for
the diverse requirements of residents.
We regularly benchmark our work against world’s best practice by
national and international study tours.
Future Retirement Living environments will need to consider
residents who:
− Will retain a ‘sense of freedom’.
− May continue to work from home or commute on a part time
basis.
− Will have a positive and youthful approach to ageing.
− May live in more than one home and travel.
− Will be healthier and more active physically and mentally longer.
− Will expect environmentally sustainable initiatives.
− Will be more discerning.
− Will have greater wealth and will pay for service.
Designing for People’s Abilities
In addition to designing for older people, Woodhead specialises
in designing for people with physical, sensory and cognitive
impairments. This work has involved designing both internal and
external environments, for both private individuals and public
bodies.
We believe that designing an environment, which is accessible
for everyone, benefi ts the community as a whole through
its inclusiveness. This requires an understanding not only of
movement within the building, but also of the issues in providing
access to allow a person to participate in as many aspects of
daily life as possible.
Access to and from a building is obviously essential, and attention
needs to be given to corridors and door openings within the
building to ensure that people can move freely in all areas.
It is also necessary to design bathroom, kitchen, and laundry
areas to allow for maximum participation in activities by residents
with a variety of mobility requirements.
Appropriate fl oor surfaces, fi ttings, and fi xtures need to be
selected throughout a building, taking into consideration safety,
plus climatic and cultural preferences.
People with a vision impairment benefi t from the use of cues,
which stimulate the remaining senses such as those of smell and
touch.
Olfactory cues can be placed to give people a sense of location,
as they are able to know their place in the building or garden
through the smell of a camp fi re or a particular plant.
Tactile cues will also be important, as a change in fl oor surface,
for example, can indicate to people that they are leaving one area
and entering another.
It is also vital to provide an accessible outdoor environment, so
that all residents can move freely between the different parts and
zones of the building.
The concept of Seniors’ Living needs to promote a lifestyle
of comfort, security, independence and choice... a profound concept that must be considered when designing facilities for the aged.”
WOODHEAD THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Project Name, Location, State, Country Victoria Grange Retirement Village, Vermont South, Victoria
01Retirement Living and Aged Care
Woodhead Project Experience
Working closely with Australian Unity’s in-
house design team, Woodhead is delivering a benchmark in contemporary retirement living.”
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Victoria Grange Retirement VillageVermont South, Victoria
Australian Unity commissioned Woodhead to realise a new community hub & apartment complex within their existing retirement village at Victoria Grange, located in the established east Melbourne suburb of Vermont South.Phase 1: Community Hub building which will provide a space
for the residents social and community needs, including: Indoor
swimming pool, Healthcare consulting room, Hair salon, games
and craft spaces, café and administration offi ces.
Phase 2: 41 new luxury independent living apartments within 3
three storey blocks with secure carparking, surrounding a new
landscaped courtyard which will include outdoor gym, bowling
green, social spaces, potting shed and a vegetable gardens.
The apartments have a mix of 2 bed and 2 bed plus study and
have been designed for maximum benefi t of orientation and views,
with majority of layouts having dual aspect outlook. Apartment
layouts have generous proportions and provide for fl exible living
arrangement.
Working closely with Australian Unity’s in-house design team,
Woodhead is delivering a benchmark in contemporary retirement
living. The scheme has been driven by best practice in sustainable
building practice and with the needs of the residents and
operator in mind from concept design through to delivery.
The community hub has been designed with a ‘night purge’
system which allows for overnight cooling of the thermal mass
of the building, reducing the use of air conditioning during the
cooling season. Other ESD features include, double glazing
throughout, fl exible space planning, maximising natural
daylighting and ventilation, conserving existing established trees
and considered native planting scheme.
The apartments have been designed to achieve typically 6 stars
for energy effi ciency.
Apartment layout design maximises benefi ts and control of
passive solar gain, with double glazing throughout. Public core
spaces benefi t from natural ventilation with louvred roof hoods
to encourage ‘stack’ effect air circulation. Use of solar collection
panels at roof level to supplement water heating have been
integrated into the roof hood design.
Rainwater harvesting for irrigation of the landscaped areas and
vegetable garden has also been integrated into the scheme.
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Client Australian Unity
(Retirement Services)
Completion Construction 2011 – 2014
Project value Apartments: $14M
Community Centre: $6M
Project size 5,500m2
ESD Designed to achieve 6 Star Green Star
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Mayfl ower Residential Community MasterplanEast Brighton, Victoria
Woodhead was commissioned to prepare a staged master plan for Mayfl ower in order to resolve the existing site which had developed over many years resulting in different levels of care in a disjointed development.
Many buildings built in the 1960’s and 1970’s are no longer
appropriate for today’s standards. The brief was to increase
and consolidate different levels of care separate Aged Care and
Retirement Living and create a Community Centre.
The development is planned in three stages with residents being
able to remain on site during the development.
The proposed new development will comprise of:
− 105 aged care beds
− 56 apartments
− New administrative facilities
− Day Respite centre
− Community centre incorporating
− Hydrotherapy pool
− Restaurant
− Gymnasium
− Library
− Theatrette
− Hairdresser
− Chapel
− Activity centre
Client Mayfl ower
Project status Stage 1 Completed
Stage 2 Under Construction
(Completion due 2013)
Stage 3 Completion due 2015
Project value Stage 1 - $15m
Stage 2 - $23m
Stage 3 - $13m
Total $51m
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Dementia specifi c aged care accommodation with a vision
to provide a ‘lifestyle’ - not just a home, with the highest quality and standard of care for the residents.”
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Woodhead have designed the redevelopment in line with new
trends in active aged care, putting emphasis on the social and
environmental environments to create resort-style living. Cafes,
garden courts and a hairdressers are located onsite and provide
residents with amenities to enable interaction with the local
community.
The exterior main building has been designed to be sympathetic
to the surrounding architecture of the Ryde area, and this new
development has enabled St Antonio da Padova to double their
accomodation.
The development has been designed to refl ect the heritage
and culture of the mostly Italian residents, whilst respecting the
cultural diversity of the wider community.
St Antonio Da Padova Retirement VillageRyde, New South Wales
St Antonio da Padova is a not for profi t, new secure facility, in the Ryde area, that provides high and low care (dementia specifi c) accommodation for the aged. Their vision is to not only provide a home, yet to provide a lifestyle, with the highest quality and standard of care for the residents.
Client Restifa & Partners
Completion Currently under construction
Project value $9m
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
This leading design applies sustainable design strategies and practices such
as natural ventilation, solar access, thermal insulation, natural day lighting have minimised site impact and maintenance. Water saving measures are currently implemented, which consider water use and reuse.
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The development comprises four buildings, off street parking and
landscaping. Three of the buildings accommodate the residents
with the fourth building housing administration functions.
The facility has been broken down into four separate buildings to
more of a domestic size, with less of an institutional look and feel.
Housing around 30 residents in each accommodation building
produces effi cient economies of scale reducing the amount of
servicing required.
The accommodation buildings have been positioned around the
administration building in a way that is sympathetic to the site
conditions, while providing an effective planning solution.
This layout brings the administration building into the centre of
the site thus internalising all servicing whilst providing more of a
residential frontage to the streetscape. A gradual procession from
public areas through to private spaces has also been incorporated
into the overall scheme.
This leading design applies sustainable design strategies and
practices such as natural ventilation, solar access, thermal
insulation, natural day lighting have minimised site impact and
maintenance. Water saving measures are currently implemented,
which consider water use and reuse.
St Vincent de Paul Aged CareGeelong, Victoria
St Vincent de Paul, Geelong is a single storey 91 bed aged care facility, located on a green fi eld site.
Client St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
Completion 2009
Project value $10m
Project size 4,900m2
Awards Finalist - Property Council of Australia
awards for Excellence & Innovation, 2010
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
The project is the physical expression of ‘person-centered’
thinking in planning and design and will be a new coastal community offering a diversity of choices for residents. This will be a fully integrated community, rather than an institutional setting.” Karl Traeger, Woodhead Director
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A new paradigm for planned community design is being Woodhead as the lead Master Planners and Architects on Minda’s $200m development of its 28Ha site in Brighton, South Australia.
Minda Brighton Site RedevelopmentBrighton, South Australia
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Client Minda Incorporated
Completion TBA
Project value $200m
Working with Minda management, Woodhead is creating an
integrated, vibrant, liveable and sustainable urban village that will
support Minda’s ability to deliver their services to the residents.
The project is the physical expression of ‘person-centered’
thinking in planning and design and will be a new coastal
community offering a diversity of choices for residents. A variety
of commercial opportunities to support the organisation in the
long term and a mix of facilities, including accommodation and
service facilities will allow persons with intellectual disabilities to
explore their full potential in life and also have the choice to age
in place.
The redevelopment will include activated space and public art
which involves the residents to contribute to their sense of place.
It will develop a lifestyle program which meets the wants and
desires of Minda’s residents for social inclusion. This will be a fully
integrated community, rather than an institutional setting. Priorities
include reducing bore water use, reducing energy use and
reducing the CO2 footprint. Options under consideration include
precinct energy generation. Water sensitive urban design is part of
the overall master planning framework.
There is also an exciting possibility for reducing the CO2 footprint
of new buildings. Woodhead are involved in the University of
South Australia research project with a number of other partners
in the construction industry to develop a plant in South Australia
for the digital construction of prefabricated multi-storey timber
frame buildings.
This will be put forward as an option for some of the project’s
built assets, potentially delivering buildings with reduced on-site
construction time and vastly reduced CO2 footprints compared to
traditional steel and concrete.
Green spaces planned for the village include a coastal park which
preserves one of the only primary and secondary sand dune
ecosystems still intact in the region. At the heart of Minda are
existing Heritage buildings, which will be retained amid parklike
settings.
Construction will be staged at a pace which is comfortable for the
current Minda residents, guided by an overall ethos of progress
which is person-centered, rather than developer-driven
A context sensitive plan ensured that the original
heritage structure and theseaside, suburban amenity of the area were respected.
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The renovation was carried out in two stages, beginning with the
refurbishment of the original building. The second stage saw the
construction of the high care extension, which has effectively
increased the number of available beds by 80%.
The new building takes full advantage of the outstanding ocean
views from the facility’s main community living area via a series
of ‘porthole’ windows. This nautical theming is continued in the
interior fi tout. Windows have been designed so the building is
not exposed to a high heat loading and consequent high air
conditioning costs. Internal courtyards offer residents protection
from onshore winds, whilst internal living areas are positioned to
take full advantage of the lower winter sun angle to the north.
The new facility has met with overwhelming approval from
residents, the community and staff.
The architectural approach has ensured the best possible care
while preserving the heritage value of this popular local landmark.
Wearne Aged CareCottesloe, Western Australia
This Cottesloe landmark building has undergone major refurbishment and additions, resulting in a new 38 bed extension, as well as the restoration of the original heritage listed facility.
Client Curtin Aged Persons Homes / Churches
of Christ Homes and Community
Services
Accommodation 38 beds
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
An open atrium provides a space protected from extreme
weather conditions, with sky gardens and terraces. It is located to provide winter solar access deep into the building.”
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The building is located to maximise north winter solar access, with
window shading from high summer sun. The external walls in the
bedroom have been reoriented so that there is north facing solar
access and views to the south.
An open atrium provides a space protected from extreme weather
conditions, with sky gardens and terraces. It is located to provide
winter solar access deep into the building. The atrium promotes
high thermal, day lighting and air quality comfort levels.
A roof garden provides excellent insulation, reducing rain water
run off to stormwater increasing the ecological value of the
building.
The thermal mass of a naturally ventilated building could be
employed to stabilise internal comfort temperatures in a process
known as night cooling.
Landscaping provides a more desirable microclimate around the
building, improving comfort to occupants.
St Vincent de Paul Bailly House North Melbourne, Victoria
The Woodhead designed proposed aged care facility presents a three storey podium to Chapman Street aligned with adjacent buildings.
Client St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Broome Aged Care FacilityBroome, Western Australia
Woodhead’s design was developed around the needs of Yawuru, the expertise of Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc and government requirements.
On a 5 hectare bush site in Broome, a new residential care facility with day care centre is complete. The development comprises residential accommodation grouped into four ‘house’ units of 14 beds, along with staff administration areas.
The well-being of residents together with the needs of staff, was
the principal concern in planning. All ACF services were presented
in a compassionate, respectful and hospitable manner. Direct
visual and motor access to the outdoors for residents from all
bedrooms was of high priority.
Using covered outdoor areas for leisure and relaxation is part of
the Broome lifestyle and an integral part of the aged-care design.
Services were delivered in a manner which optimises ongoing
recurrent cost. To this end, life cycle cost comparisons were made
in all planning and design provisions.
The design provides fl exibility in operations to permit more
effi cient use of resources, particularly staff during quiet periods.
The classic elements of the Broome aesthetic have been captured
in the materials and massing of the roof, large verandahs and
wall elements. Design considerations included the provision
of culturally appropriate accommodation and facilities for both
aboriginal and non-aboriginal residents. They also provided a
secure landscaped environment for all without feeling confi ned.
Client Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc
Project size 5 Ha bush site
Accommodation 56 beds
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The Lakes Retirement VillageCoffs Harbour, New South Wales
This comfortable retirement village community has been planned to utilise the environmental advantages derived from the slightly sloping north-south access of the site. Sustainable design is integral to the development, which will attain a 3.5 star BASIX energy rating.
Four different units have been designed to allow a range of two
and three bedroom confi gurations with living/dining areas enjoying
northern sun. Courtyard areas open onto natural gardens and
sloping roofs provide clerestory light into the centre of the unit.
Each unit has a rainwater tank and two parking spaces, either
in the garage or on the road. Backyards will have paved seating
areas to access pedestrian walkways that link to the roads.
Backyards have the potential for shared vegetable and fl ower
gardens and use changes in level, as well as screens of bushes
and landscaping, to avoid the use of fences.
The lakes are a central feature of the complex. The Community
Centre has a deck projecting over the water and includes a
pool, bowling green, café and shops. A walkway around the lake
provides exercise opportunities and extensive views of the natural
water foliage surrounding the lakes.
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Client Astoria Development Group
ESD 3.5 star BASIX energy rating
The bushland development includes a three storey apartment
building with 27 apartments, a community centre, and 51
independent living units spread throughout the undulating site.
The community centre incorporates a café, gym, library, business
centre, hairdresser and community hall.
The new facility has attracted considerable interest from potential
residents and their families.
Calvary Retirement CommunityCanberra, Australian Capital Territory
The Calvary Retirement Community is a 100 bed residential ‘ageing-in-place’ facility that comprises high care, low care, dementia care and extra service accommodation. Client LCM Aged Care
Accommodation 27 Apartments
51 Independant Living Units
100 Beds
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This commercial development, designed to serve the wider
community, was also incorporated as part of the region’s overall
development.
The masterplan tested the viability of the client purchasing
the land and had to be commercially feasible, acceptable to the
regional authority and adhere to design guidelines.
This creative proposal incorporated a high proportion of parkland
and open space in keeping with the principles established in the
urban plan.
The proposed development of 300 apartments, a 60 bed high
care facility, 3,400 sqm community centre and the town centre
commercial development were all proved viable. The development
was judged to be an excellent contribution to the development of
this new regional centre.
Campbelltown Retirement VillageCampbelltown, New South Wales
Woodhead masterplanned this unique site area of approximately 5.5ha. The site development includes a comprehensive ‘apartment style‘ retirement development, care facilities and a community centre.
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Client Illawarra Retirement Trust
Project size 5.5 Ha
Floors 5
Accommodation 300 Apartments
60 Bed High Care facility
Woodhead met the challenge of accessibility on a site with
signifi cant topographic changes in levels. The facility itself has no
internal level changes. Commercial kitchen and laundry facilities
are provided in the central facilities area and have enabled a high
level of on site self-suffi ciency for the operators.
The well being of residents together with the needs of staff,
were the principle concern in planning. All amenities have
been presented in a compassionate, respectful and hospitable
manner. Direct visual access from all bedrooms to landscaped
outdoor areas was a high priority.
A number of measures have been implemented throughout to
promote a sense of comfort and homeliness, which assists in
reducing the institutional aspect of the facility. These include; the
use of fruit trees and garden beds in landscape areas, the careful
selection of internal materials and colours and separation of public
from private areas. The design provides fl exibility in operations
and maintenance of services to permit effi cient use of resources,
particularly staff, during quite periods The large verandahs, red
brick walls and colorbond roofs encompass and complement the
local vernacular.
Collie Residential Care FacilityCollie, Western Australia
Through the combined efforts of Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc and Woodhead, top class aged care facilities are now available for people requiring residential care in the countrytown of Collie.
The development comprises residential accommodation grouped into four ‘houses’ which are all connected via central residential and staff facilities.
Client Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc
Project size 1.1 Ha
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The development has been designed as an integrated community,
aimed at providing accommodation for older and retired people,
where grandparents can look after grandchildren as part of the
extended family structure.
Central facilities include shops, education facilities for the
community, and club facilities
Hangzhou Silver Hair Aged CareZhejiang Province, PR China
This facility is one of China’s fi rst aged care developments. With a construction area of approximately 150,000m2, the development includes a nursing home, hostel style accommodation, as well as individual villas and apartments.
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Client Hangzhou Silver Hair Property
Development
Project size 150,000m2
Floors 6
Accommodation − Nursing home
− Hostel
− Individual villas
− Apartments
Mercy Aged CareParkville, Victoria
The site is at the edge of a residential area at a juncture between established dwellings in Park Street to the north and proposed dwellings in William Street to the east.
The proposed development maximises the site so it was important
to capitalise on the existing surrounding space creating as much
openness where the development interfaces with residential
neighbours.
To the north the ACF has a green buffer zone between it and
the established residential zone in Park Street. By borrowing
open spaces to the north, south and west we are able to set
the buildings back from William Street opposite the proposed
residential area.
The orientation of the buildings on the site minimises south facing
bedrooms and apartments, the majority enjoying sun at some
time during the day. Maximising the northerly natural light to these
areas was an important consideration, in achieving an alternative
living space so that the upper fl oors do not feel disadvantaged by
not having a garden aspect.
The sunny open aspect of the proposed facility would be inviting
to residents and interacts with the community hub, providing
access to the plaza, shops and chapel.
To the south, across Cade Way, is an Edwardian heritage listed
facility. Whilst the site is surrounded by road on three sides, to the
west is a soccer fi eld adjacent to the Reggio Calabria Club.
It was important that the development has some connectivity to
the surrounding community and this was achieved by creating a
public plaza bisecting the developments connect to the Reggio
Calabria Club and soccer ground. Several retail outlets about the
plaza would enhance this interface along with a convenience
store in the southeast corner of the site and would become the
introduction point from the new Parkville residential development
to the Mercy facility.
Client Hansen Yunken
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The potential to access spectacular ocean and escarpment
views will drive the orientation of the apartments providing
equitable visual amenity for all residents. This coupled with
sustainable design techniques including cross ventilation to each
apartment ensures an attractive architectural proposition.
The public link between the aged care facility and the independent
living units occurs at an elevated ground plane. The need to
elevate is due to constraints imposed by fl oodplain levels and
enables all parking and plant to be located at ground level
mitigating the need for excavation.
This space is activated by retail edges and engages with
destination nodes such as the multi-purpose hall and a series of
consultation pods.
The importance of maintaining human scale at this ground plane
is constantly emphasised through contra-positional viewpoints
that ensure that civic elements are always complemented by
quiet niches and areas for contemplation.
Warrigal CareWollongong, New South Wales
Woodhead have been commissioned by Warrigal Care to design a new 140 bed aged care facility in Wollongong NSW.
The brief for the project also included the design and integration of 80 independent living units as well as retail and other ancillary support functions.
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Client Warrigal Care
Accommodation 140 beds
80 independent living units
PORTFOLIO PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Retirement Living and Aged Care Sustainability and InnovationWoodhead Thought Leadership
In all the work that we do for Retirement living and Aged Care
clients we are conscious of the need to plan in such a way as
to maximise operational effi ciency, minimise risk, provide user
focused care in an attractive and nonthreatening environment
while retaining fl exibility and the ability to accommodate both
programmed and unforeseeable change in the future.
We pride ourselves in our ability to produce innovative design
solutions which refl ect those needs, in buildings that are formally
effi cient but user friendly, welcoming to residents, friends and
relatives and any on-site staff.
Finally our designs must enhance the architectural quality of
the physical environment in which they are set. It is our normal
practice to build into the conceptual planning and design processes
the fl exibility to deliver any relevant new ideas – for example,
access to services for the disadvantaged or at-risk individuals or
groups, specifi c local environmental concerns, or confi guration
issues raised by in-house service providers or support staff.
Our responsibility as architects and designers extends beyond the completion of construction as we focus upon the lifecycle of a building.
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WOODHEAD THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Integrated facilities require these specialist skills to
ensure a successful outcome for the diverse requirements of residents. Woodhead regularly benchmark our work against world’s best practice by national and international study tours, as well as carrying out extensive research through our dedicated team.”
Evidence Based Design
This is a process whereby past practices can be changed in
the face of evidence from elsewhere that modifi ed systems and
procedures can positively affect outcomes for residents, and
improve conditions and satisfaction levels for staff. Issues such
as security, circulation fl ows, levels of staff amenity and building
maintenance can be openly debated, using other examples and
benchmarks to arrive at optimum solutions.
Value for Money
Given the increased demand for Aged Care and Retirement living
services, changing demographics, and developments, together
with increased pressure to optimise capital and recurrent
expenditure, we understand your need to achieve a value for
money facility.
The Woodhead Team believes there are two parts to delivering you
real value:
− provide a value for money design and architectural/engineering
solution, delivering an appropriate and innovative facility.
− receive a value for money professional design service.
To achieve these aims our design team will analyse the brief and
develop options that provide fl exible, expandable, shared and
co-located facilities.
Innovation
Our added value in this market comes from an ability to combine
our expertise in Residential, Resort/Hospitality, Aged Care, Urban
Planning, Health and Interior Design portfolios to complement our
Retirement Living projects.
Integrated facilities require these specialist skills to ensure a
successful outcome for the diverse requirements of residents.
Woodhead regularly benchmark our work against world’s best
practice by national and international study tours, as well as
carrying out extensive research through our dedicated team.
WOODHEAD THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Project Name, Location, State, Country Project Name, Location, State, Country
02 Our Commitment
Woodhead Process
Environmental Management System
Woodhead’s Environmental Management System (EMS) aims
to reduce the environmental impacts that may result from our
operations and from the projects we design.
Our EMS has been tailored around our existing ISO 9001 Quality
Assurance system, and focuses primarily on actions needed to
address our Climate Friendly commitment. We look forward to
achieving fi nal EMS ISO 14001:2004 certifi cation shortly.
Green Building Codes
As an inaugural and continuing member of the Green Building
Council of Australia, Woodhead continue to be actively involved
in the creation of Australia’s fi rst Green Star rating tools. In fact
we were using similar rating tools on projects even before the
creation of the GBCA, and we now support the GBCA in all their
endeavours.
Woodhead is committed to maintaining Green Star Accredited
Professionals within each studio and at leadership level across the
group. In addition our team has the knowledge and skills to work
with and apply NABERS energy rating requirements and relevant
Government and Defence sustainability guidelines.
Greenhouse Impacts from Projects
Our core service is in the delivery of world-class design. The built
environment has a signifi cant impact on global warming and
water use, and we believe that we can drive positive change in our
industry, ultimately to the point where sustainable development is
part of the solution to global warming.
Our Climate commitment objectives have been incorporated
into our design process, whereby every project is assessed for
sustainable benefi ts and outcomes. These outcomes are balanced
between environmental, social and economic benefi ts.
Environmental Sustainability and InnovationWoodhead Thought Leadership
Our responsibility as architects and designers extends beyond the completion of construction as we focus upon the lifecycle of a building. This is refl ected in our commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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WOODHEAD ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Woodhead are increasingly raising the sustainability value in all
of our projects – we believe that every client should benefi t from
improved building performance, improved user comfort, and
reduced environmental risk.
Woodhead ‘ESD Performance Targets’
The ESD Performance Targets work together with a defi ned set
of ‘ESD Essential Requirements’ to capture additional initiatives
to lower the overall environmental impact of the building during
design, construction and operation.
Energy
− Achieve a 20% improvement on the minimum energy effi cient
performance requirements using either one of the Verifi cation
Methods (Stated Values or Reference Building) described in
Section J of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
− The 20% improvement target is generally consistent with the
minimum 4.5 star NABERS rating for commercial offi ce buildings.
− A building meeting the minimum BCA energy effi ciency
requirements should achieve an approximate 3 star NABERS
rating.
− A 4.5 star NABERS rating represents an approximate 20% to 25%
improvement compared to a 3 star building.
Water
− Achieve a 30% reduction in potable water consumption compared
to a design reference building.
− NSW: the residential planning scheme (BASIX) sets a water target
of 40% reduction compared to average water consumption. This
is calculated using a complex web based database.
− The simple method for calculating the water target is described in
the Defence Water Target Calculation Methodology document.
Materials
During demolition and construction works at least 70% of all
waste by weight (except hazardous materials) should be either
reused or recycled. Recorded by the contractor each month:
− weight of all waste leaving the site;
− weight of waste that was recycled/reused (i.e. not sent to landfi ll);
and
− destination and/or name of recycler/waste hauler.
Soil stockpiled on site for reuse as fi ll shall not be counted in the
calculation of waste. The defi nition and calculation of waste shall
be in accordance with the current Green Star Technical Manual.
Woodhead has developed a set of ‘ESD Performance Targets’
that are quantifi able measures relating to the assessment and design resolution of energy, water and materials in our projects.
Example ESD Essential Requirements
Energy
Appliances shall meet the following minimum energy effi cient
ratings;
− Dishwasher: 3.5 stars
− Refrigerator: 4 stars
− Washing machine: 4 stars
− dryer: 2.5 stars
− Domestic air-conditioner: 4.5 stars for cooling
− Hot water systems shall have solar pre-boost with the system
sized to provide a solar contribution of at least 50% of total annual
hot water energy consumption. Where natural gas or LPG is
available to the site the hot water system shall be gas boosted.
Water
All taps, toilet, showers and appliances shall have a minimum AAA
rating or equivalent star rating.
Materials
− All refrigerants and insulation shall have an Ozone Depletion
Potential (ODP) of zero.
− All timbers shall be sourced from either post consumer reused
timber or from plantations complying with the Australian Forestry
Standard.
− All internal paints shall be low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
(g/litre).
− No PVC products shall be used in fl oor coverings (unless there is
no other alternative).
− A dedicated storage area shall be provided to allow segregation
and collection of recyclable waste generated during occupancy of
the building.
BIM CommitmentWoodhead Thought Leadership
Building: An information rich digital prototyped building.
Information: Addition and inclusion of valuable building information to the model.
Modelling: Form and function with pre-planned intent.
Woodhead is committed to the continual improvement and up-
skilling of our team with the latest documentation and visualisation
technology. Our teams are fl uent in CAD and BIM authoring and
coordination technology, specialist graphic design and publication
packages and traditional administration processing tools.
The implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling) tools
and processes have made it possible to better streamline work
fl ows throughout a building’s life-cycle, from concept /schematic
design to model integration of design and construction models to
facilitating the management of maintenance and decommissioning
information of the built asset.
BIM tools and processes enable our team to reduce risk, retain
design intent and better ensure the client interest is maintained
throughout the project. This also helps streamline quality control
and provides a higher level of coordination between consultants.
The processes adopted and the generation of coordinated models
facilitates clear communication between all project stakeholders
which in turn provides access to a wider range of analytic tools
thereby better addressing our clients specifi c needs.
At Woodhead, the adoption of BIM tools and processes is now our
predominant and preferred method of workfl ow thereby ensuring
quality solutions for our clients.
Our BIM technology enables our teams to:
− Reduce risk particularly in the bid phase of the project
− Retain design intent throughout the project
− Streamline quality control
− Provide design and construction certainty between consultant
disciplines
− Reduce confl icts on site through clash detection and
comprehensive scheduling and data reporting during the design
process.
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WOODHEAD QUALITY AND TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
BIM lessons we have learned
− Technology... BIM is a process with effi ciencies available through
planning of clear workfl ow practices and procedures.
− Modelling may incur more up front costs, yet;
− The integrated model can provide a greater level of control all
round.
− There is value in working with Contractors as Consultants,
however not all procurement processes will support this.
− Getting the right team is an issue for all projects. With BIM
implementation selecting the right team is essential. BIM is only
as effective as the most ineffective link.
− The level of service is superior to that of traditional service
provision and therefore of greater value to the Client.
Case Study: Greenskills, Perth, WA
Woodhead is commissioned as lead consultant for the design and
delivery of the Central Institute of Technology’s Greenskills project
in Perth, WA.
The new building will provide an innovative learning centre for
the development of knowledge in the area of sustainable building
design studies.
Woodhead are collaborating with the Structural and Building
Services Engineers to develop the integrated BIM model, capturing
the work of all design team members, to establish and validate the
building design, to enable construction documentation production,
and to capture future ‘as constructed’ information, maintenance
and manual requirements.
The appointment includes the provision of full architectural and
interior design services and coordination and integration of all sub
consultants. The latest technological developments and processes
were adopted to inform the move towards fully integrated project
delivery.
Quality Certifi ed by Australian Standards
Woodhead operates a certifi ed Quality Management System
which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, across
Woodhead Studios covered on the Certifi cate. Renewal: 23
February 2015.
Woodhead takes the quality of its services and output seriously.
Excellent outcomes for our clients are our goal, achieved by
working with a Management System that provides checks and
balances to our processes, ensuring consistent success.
This mature Management System is certifi ed in fi ve Australian
States and Territories, by SAI-Global, to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008.
This includes a Management Manual detailing the company’s
approach to policies, objectives, management review, resources,
sub-consultant appointment and improvement strategies. Core
business processes from Project Initiation through to Completion
are described.
In addition, a range of system-specifi c procedures, forms and
checklists provide a structure to ensure Woodhead staff work
consistently and well. These relate to document and record
control, required competencies, client feedback and continuous
improvement action through a sophisticated internal audit
program.
Woodhead has a full-time Group Quality and Risk Systems
Manager based in Adelaide, with a Project Delivery team in each
Australian offi ce checking the effi cient management of quality
– both in process and fi nal product - throughout the company.
All staff have equal access to quality-related resources over a
company-wide Intranet.
Woodhead has pioneered BIM as a key platform in the
delivery of a range of large-scale facilities in Australia over the last fi ve years. We believe that now is the time to make further advancements in the application of these tools to realise the next generation of benefi ts for our clients.”Jason Howden, Woodhead Group BIM Manager
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