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FUNDRAISING FOR THE KIDS | Every day the Children's Cancer Institute is in pursuit of Zero Childhood Cancer. We are proud to have participated in CCI’s CEO Dare to Cure event across Sydney and Melbourne, to raise money for childhood cancer research. Our team took part in the event by walking on glass and fire, bathing with snakes and more, to get out of their comfort zones for the cause. Our team has set up donation pages, with all proceeds going to CCI. There is still time to donate – follow the links to donate if you can, help us reach our target, helping to fund research for childhood cancer. Tara Veldman GAICD Veldman – https://lnkd.in/gA9p4Z2r Cameron Frazer GAICD Frazer – https://lnkd.in/gJu7REpz Peter Cowling – https://lnkd.in/grRYpUeM BLP has raised over $100K for this cause over the last 3 years, in support of CCI and their incredible team. We are proud to be the lead architect on the new Sydney Children’s Hospital Stage 1 & Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, in Randwick, NSW. A life should be long. Support now if you can. #childrenscancer #cancerresearch #donatetocancer #designforahealthylife

WAF 2024 | Since 2008, the World Architecture Festival (WAF) has been the global stage where architects, designers, and urban thinkers gather to showcase their innovative projects, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of architecture. Mark Mitchell, Principal & Health Sector Lead at BLP, and Paul Curry, Director at COX, will present the new Footscray Hospital, a finalist in the @worldarchfest Awards (Future Projects – Health), and the role it serves beyond its function as a medical facility. The hospital and surrounding precinct will become an important communal asset that embodies the spirit and dedication of those who surround it. Whilst a hospital first and foremost, it will also be a catalyst for change, supporting a broader health, education, research and community precinct. As the architectural landscape evolves, it's inspiring to see such a diverse array of talent pushing the boundaries. With projects like Footscray Hospital, we’re not just shaping buildings, we’re creating spaces that enrich communities, foster well-being, and drive progress. It’s a reminder of the incredible impact architecture can have on the lives of individuals and the vitality of entire regions. This year the World Architecture Festival is in Singapore from November 6-8, at the Marina Bay Sands. Best of luck to all entrants! Cox Architecture Lendlease @VHBA @Plenary @westernhealthau @multiplexconstruction__au @worldarchfest #WAF24 #footscrayhospitalproject #healtharchitecture #healthcaredesign #healthcarearchitecture #patientexperience #designingforcommunity #codesign #designforahealthyworld

To mark the start of Diwali, the festival of lights, all of us at BLP would like to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous year to come. Happy Diwali!

The CEO Dare to Cure event took place in Sydney this morning! Our Managing Director, Tara Veldman GAICD took on the walking on glass challenge, along with hot coals, and snake holding to support childhood cancer research. As always, it was a fabulous event held by Children's Cancer Institute hosted at the Royal Randwick Racecourse. There was time to meet the families who shared their own personal stories. Every little bit counts. All donations are welcome and encouraged while you still can! Donate to Tara's page to make a difference for Children with Cancer! donate here! https://lnkd.in/gfxfSUH7 #alifeshouldbelong #itsnotifitswhen #zerochildhoodcancer #paediatricdesign #designforahealthyworld

PAEDIATRIC DESIGN | Construction of both facades has begun, marking new milestones for Sydney Children's Hospital Stage 1 and Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre (SCH1/MCCCC) and the Paediatric Services Building (PSB) at The Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW). Both designed by BLP, the natural surroundings of the Randwick and Westmead areas inspire the colourful and textured façades of the new hospital buildings. Read more about the nature-inspired façade design for these buildings below, which are expected to be completed at the end of 2025. #paediatricdesign #kidshospitals #architecture #facadedesign #designforahealthyworld Article link https://lnkd.in/ghK9Zcm8

VICTORIAN HEALTHCARE WEEK | Now in its twelfth year, Victorian Healthcare Week Expo brings together leading healthcare professionals from Australia and beyond. On October 16-17, more than 2000 people will attend the event in Melbourne. This year, Mark Mitchell, Principal and Health Sector Lead at BLP, will be speaking alongside Julia Beckingsale of #VictorianHealthBuildingAuthority and Paul Curry of Cox Architecture. The team will discuss their approach to co-designing with consumers and stakeholders on the New Footscray Hospital Project. The $1.5b project is being delivered as a public private partnership (PPP) by Plenary Health, in partnership with the Victorian state government and Western Health. Whilst a hospital first and foremost, the new Footscray Hospital will be a catalyst for change, supporting a broader health, education, research and community precinct. The level of community engagement during the initial stages of the design will ensure that the hospital becomes a significant piece of placemaking in the city. Western Health Plenary Group Multiplex #Health #HealthSector #HealthcareArchitecture #VHBA #CoxArchitecture #PlenaryHealthConsortium #DesignForAHealthyWorld #BillardLeecePartnership 

FUNDRAISING FOR CANCER | The CEO Dare to Cure is on this year, with CEOs challenging themselves to raise funds to help cure childhood cancer. The Children's Cancer Institute is hosting this fundraiser to raise awareness and money to fund research into childhood cancer. BLP is participating, having raised almost $14k in total, with members of both BLP Sydney and BLP Melbourne joining in to support the Children’s Cancer Institute. Click on the links below to donate to and support our Sydney team or our Melbourne team, and help the Children’s Cancer Institute reach their goal of achieving zero childhood cancer. Donate here - Sydney https://lnkd.in/gV8iKJyB   Donate here - Melbourne https://lnkd.in/gDv-s2yJ

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY | On October 10, 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health established World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of this issue. This year’s official theme is ‘It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’. As architects and designers who work in the health sector we are keenly aware of the importance of mental health for our clients. But today is a reminder to look closer to home and ensure that our own people are healthy, productive and safe. Supporting mental health and well-being in our workplace is part of designing for a healthy world. #Health #Wellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #WorldMentalHealthDay #DesignForAHealthyWorld

INSPIRED BY NATURE | The exterior of the new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building (PSB) at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) will be a bright centrepiece within the Westmead Health Precinct.   BLP has led the facade's design, responding to the three water ways that converge at Westmead. The Toongabbie Creek and Darling Mills Creek connect to form the start of the Parramatta River, just a short walk from the hospital.    Consultation with local Aboriginal community representatives, SCHN and BLP took place with Dharug community members and Executive User Groups to understand how the river narrative resonated with community and staff.     The creeks and rivers hold great significance for the Aboriginal community. The Burramattagal, a clan of the Dharug people were the first settlers along the upper reaches of the Parramatta River. They have a strong connection to the river, using it to catch fish, eels, and other types of food.    The building is designed to maximise views, natural light, and patient amenities while ensuring privacy for patient rooms. The PSB will include single-patient bedrooms and dedicated carer zones, allowing parents and carers to remain with children while they are in hospital.    The PSB recently reached its highest structural point, with construction expected to be complete by the end of 2025.      "For patients, our goal is to ignite curiosity, wonder, and joy, providing a positive distraction during their hospital stay. Overall, we envision a joyful, fun, and colourful children's hospital," said Mr Turcinov.  For more information about the redevelopment visit https://lnkd.in/gmKsrYwQ #Health #HealthSector #HealthcareArchitecture #DesignForAHealthyWorld #BillardLeecePartnership

SUSTAINABLE LABS | Our very own Bettina Bartos, Principal & Science + Technology Lead, along with Kiri Collins, Head of Built Environment & Infrastructure, Children's Cancer Institute, told the sustainability story of hospital labs at I2SL: International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Conference this week. #sustainabilitysandwich #scienceandtech #designforahealthyworld