At the heart of the design for the Gandel Wing at Cabrini Malvern, is the transformation
of clinical space into welcoming and human centric environment, coherent with both patients’ needs and the natural world. The $120 million building combines state of-the-art treatment, with the latest in technology to provide an exemplar model of healthcare.

The design approach utilises salutogenic principles with a focus on creating spaces in partnership with nature and technology that encourage healing, rather than treating disease. The new wing rises seven-storeys above ground with 3 levels of basement carparking and a radiotherapy bunker on level B4, providing an additional 110 beds. The facility provides treatment for cancer, cardiac, emergency, geriatric care, infectious disease and maternity services.

Externally the building is distinguished by a folded terracotta screen façade that links the masonry finish of the adjoining buildings, uniting the site and creating a highly identifiable anchor building. The folding façade responds and opens to the view of the patient in bed maximising visual connectivity to the tree lined neighbourhood and creating a gentle filtered quality of light internally.

Bespoke joinery conceals medical services panels and clinical equipment and employs a reductive natural palette of materials that aim to envelop the patient in a warm comforting ambience.