STH - Silver Thomas Hanley

Last night on World Mental Health Day, Bill Kaloudis represented STH on the panel at the 'Designing Recovery: Lived Experiences, Support, and Spaces in Mental Health Care' event. Craig Wallace from Lived Experience Psychology offered valuable insights from a consumer's perspective, while Bill shared his expertise on mental health from a designer’s point of view. The panel also featured two clinical mental health experts, Jennifer Glass and Dean Bilton. Here are some of the comments from attendees: "It was instructive to hear genuine lived experience of the mental health system, but in addition the panel discussion on design (including co-design) provided worthwhile insights into delivering patient-centric mental health facilities." "The lived experience presentation is extremely valuable to hear firsthand. Good to know there are some experienced advocates within the industry, we need more understanding and action to see how we can overcome design challenges our industry face daily. The concept of "positive risk" is my key takeout from the discussion." "Continued governing body research into best practice can only be positive with concept rooms developed for designers to use as a base agreed design. Space allocation, special joinery, access to light and views, furniture approved supplier options, anti-ligature standards etc" "More like this please." An excellent event discussing important topics in mental health design 👏 Dean Bilton Kingsway Group AU Crown Furniture

We’re excited to share the completion of the Centre for Eye Research Australia’s (CERA) new research and clinical trials space, led by STH - Silver Thomas Hanley. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly enhance Australia's capabilities in world-class eye research and clinical care. Our collaboration with CERA included: — Developing an Operating Model to optimise essential processes. — Crafting a Functional Design Brief to outline design principles, outcomes, and a detailed Schedule of Accommodation. — Conducting an Accommodation Options Analysis to assess existing infrastructure alongside offsite alternatives. STH worked closely with CERA to deliver a contemporary facility that prioritises the Melbourne cityscape and brings together research, clinical trials, and cutting-edge laboratories. Spanning 3460m², the fresh new space supports world-class eye research and patient care, featuring flexible workspaces, reception areas, staff breakouts, and advanced imaging facilities. Photography by Peter Clarke

STH Brisbane is hiring! We're expanding and looking for passionate architecture professionals to join our Brisbane team. We currently have two exciting roles available: — Architect / Senior Revit Technician —  Graduate of Architecture At STH, you’ll be joining an award-winning team with a collaborative, innovative, and people-first culture. Ready to apply? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gt4RRngV

The Marjorie Tripp Ward at Flinders Medical Centre is now open! This purpose-built ward is designed for older patients and co-locates the Older Persons Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Unit and Residential Care Outreach Team (RCOT). Featuring calming, dementia-friendly spaces and a connection to nature, the ward offers 20 beds, patient lounges, and therapy spaces to allow comfort for patients and their loved ones. Its opening coincides with SA Health's Week of Ageing Well, a celebration of ageing with dignity, independence, and care.

As the architects for the new Swan Hill District Health emergency department, Silver Thomas Hanley (STH) is thrilled to share that progress at the redevelopment has passed the halfway mark. The designs for the redevelopment will double the points of care of the existing facility to alleviate pressure on existing services and decrease wait-times for locals, providing patients with improved access to emergency services, right where they need it— closer to home and loved ones. Check out Victorian Health Building Authority's latest video to see how the emergency department is shaping up.

Interested in excellence in health facility design? Join the Australian Health Design Council on a study tour showcasing some of the best healthcare design in Australia. Across three states, this is your chance to explore some of Silver Thomas Hanley (STH)'s exemplar projects, including: —  Tweed Valley Hospital, NSW —  Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA —  Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC), Vic —  Bendigo Hospital, Vic Discover the architecture that’s shaping the future of healthcare. Details available directly from Australian Health Design Council. Image: Bendigo Hospital, photography by Shannon McGrath

Australian and international architects, We’ve organised the 2024 AHDC Health Facilities Design Study Tour from Friday 29 November to Friday 6 December, to show you the best of healthcare design in Australia, immediately following the AHDC Conference in Sydney. We’ll be visiting key facilities in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Melbourne, from the Tweed Valley Hospital to the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre. This tour will inspire and inform your future projects. It’s going to be an insightful journey – We hope you’ll join us! #GlobalArchitecture #HealthcareInnovation #Australia2024

We are beyond excited to congratulate Health Infrastructure on their well-deserved win in the Infrastructure Design and Planning category at the IAP2 Core Values Awards!   As the lead architects for the new Tweed Valley Hospital, Silver Thomas Hanley (STH) and design partners Bates Smart are incredibly proud to have contributed to a project that embraced community collaboration so deeply. This award reflects the meaningful and inclusive engagement that shaped the hospital and its connection to the local Northern Rivers community.   A huge congratulations to the entire team and everyone involved in bringing this vision to life!

Anna Fox, Associate Principal at Silver Thomas Hanley (STH), recently joined the Talking Architecture & Design (Australia) podcast to discuss innovative approaches to noise control in healthcare design. Anna, alongside accomplished Clinical Health Planner Stuart Turk, give their expert insights and explore how thoughtful design can better support healing and enhance human experiences in hospitals, mental health facilities, and aged care. Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gRxnaxGg

We’re delighted to see Tweed Valley Hospital recognised as a finalist for the 2024 IAP2 Core Values Award. At Silver Thomas Hanley (STH), we believe that meaningful community engagement is essential in creating healthcare environments that truly serve and reflect the people who use them. We're proud to have contributed to this project, working closely with Health Infrastructure to ensure that the community’s voice was central to the design and development process. Congratulations to everyone involved, and best of luck at the awards!