Healthcare
From entire hospital campus developments to community healthcare resources, primary care clinics and laboratories, we design and construct state-of-the-art facilities that are flexible and adaptable to allow for evolving medical technologies and healthcare services.
Wishard Hospital
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
We are providing program management services for the Wishard Hospital replacement program consisting of an inpatient hospital and a Level 1 Trauma Center.
A number of initiatives were implemented, including:
- A “Sky Farm” was created on the roof of the Clinic Building wherein produce is farmed to be used by the hospital food service;
- Sustainable products were incorporated into the buildings, including all LED lighting, motion detected lighting, waterless urinals, low E glazing and motorized solar shading;
- The entire campus is on track to receive a LEED Gold Status making it the first healthcare campus in the US to achieve to this certification level.
Rush University Medical Center
CHICAGO, IL
Jacobs provided PMCM services in support of the Rush University Medical Center modernization program. The long-term, multi-phase program supports growth initiatives and addresses clinical, research, teaching, operational and infrastructure requirements.
By modifying the interface between existing and new structures, as well as identifying numerous other enhancements, we were able to save $130M without jeopardising program scope and functionality. We developed and are managing a multi-prime trade contract delivery strategy with more than 25 prime construction contracts, saving 5-10% in construction costs. We implemented operational simulation modelling to test program/ design – resulting in ‘right sizing’ savings exceeding $5M.
Roma Hospital
ROMA, AUSTRALIA
The Roma Hospital Development redefines healthcare infrastructure in rural Queensland, delivering a state-of-the-art facility that prioritizes patient-centered care, operational efficiency and sustainability. Spanning 12,550 square meters, the hospital is designed to seamlessly integrate with its environment while offering world-class medical services to the region.
A beacon of resilience and innovation, the hospital responds to the challenges of its remote location through highly efficient design solutions, including low-energy building systems, high-performance facades and a photovoltaic solar array that offsets nearly 100% of daytime energy use. Designed with both functionality and flexibility, the facility supports minimal staffing models while maintaining exceptional care standards, ensuring accessibility for both residents and fly-in specialist consultants.
The architecture is informed by deep engagement with local communities, reflecting their needs through culturally sensitive spaces and intuitive layouts that enhance wayfinding and comfort. The hospital’s structural solutions address reactive soil conditions, leveraging advanced engineering to mitigate ground movement while ensuring long-term stability.
A model for regional healthcare excellence, the Roma Hospital Development is more than a medical facility—it’s a lifeline for the community, fostering well-being, sustainability and innovation for generations to come.
Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospital Redevelopment Stages 1 and 2
BALCKTOWN and MT DRUITT, AUSTRALIA
Jacobs began working on Blacktown Mount Druitt Hospital (BMDH) in 2011 with Stage 1 ($324 million) a new 32,000 square metre seven-storey clinical services building, integrated cancer care centre, multi-storey carpark and extensive refurbishments to emergency, intensive care and urgent care units. Following completion of Stage 1, the team was engaged to deliver Stage 2 ($404 million) new acute services building comprising a new emergency, ICU, operating theatres and birthing & maternity departments. Jacobs was appointed as the Principal Design Consultant for the project providing the health planning, architectural, interior design and electrical (including ICT, security and dry fire) design for both Stages 1, 2 and have recently started work on Stage 3.
As an urban hospital with high demands from a growing population, BMDH provides high-level inpatient and outpatient services with the capacity to manage complex patient profiles requiring specialist acute care. The hospital has been designed to reflect a diverse and multicultural community and includes many innovative features putting patient recovery and needs first, setting a benchmark for hospital design across Australia.
Blacktown Stage 1 – Seven storey clinical services building including new Integrated Cancer Care Centre, 9 inpatient Units over three levels, Pharmacy, Pathology, Antenatal, a separate new sub-acute Mental Health unit, plus ICS. Plus, a new multi-storey carpark.
Blacktown Stage 2 – A new Emergency, ICU, Operating Theatres and Birthing and Maternity departments. Jacobs was also responsible for the electrical (including ICT, security, and dry fire) design for both Stages 1 and 2.
Mt Druitt Stage 1 & 2 – Oral Health, Rehabilitation and Sub-Acute Mental Health units.
Services: Health planning, Architecture, Interior design, Electrical, ICT, security, dry fire
Value: AUD $728 million
Client: New South Wales Health Infrastructure (Stage 1 novated to Liang O’Rourke, Stage 2 novated to AW Edwards)
Awards
- 2020 High Commendation – International Health Project (under 40,000 sqm), Acute Services Building, Design & Health International Academy Awards
- 2020 High Commendation – Integrating Project Team, Acute Services Building, Design & Health International Academy Awards
- 2020 High Commendation – Healthcare Design (over 25,000 sqm) Acute Services Building, European Healthcare Design Awards
- 2019 High Commendation – Healthcare Design (over 25,000 sqm) Clinical Services Building, European Healthcare Design Awards
- 2017 Best International Health Project under 40,000 sqm, Best Use of Art in Public Spaces and Best Hospital Design, Academy for Design and Health 12th World Congress Academy Awards
Christchurch Hospital, Outpatients Building
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
Under engagement with the Ministry of Health in Wellington, CCM and Jacobs have provided architectural services and planning consent for the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) Christchurch Hospital Outpatients building, with Jacobs engineers with Cosgrove providing building engineering services. The CCM Jacobs team commenced with the functional briefing, confirming the facility requirements for the delivery of clinical services for the community in the Canterbury region. The five storey 10,500 sqm (113,000 sqft) building includes services for General Outpatients, Dental, Ophthalmology, Diabetes, Allied Health, Haematology, Vascular, Genetics and Neurology department.
The initial scoping study for the project identified options for a new outpatients building on the Christchurch Hospital campus. Our architectural and health planning team worked closely with key individuals across the Ministry and Christchurch District Health Board to articulate the options and opportunities to deliver ambulatory services in the region. During the scoping stage, a schedule of area was developed outlining the new building requirements and functions. Since the initial scoping works, we have been reappointed to provide architectural and engineering design and delivery for the new building to be located on a greenfield site within the campus. Our approach to design is two pronged, to progress with the shell and core and in parallel develop the fitout requirements. Due to the challenging building program this assisted in calling early works packages for the shell and façade to meet the project milestones.
The post disaster requirements of the facility required the building to be an IL3 building, with the design team undertaking all the appropriate seismic design requirements including the structure, fit out and engineering services. The team led all the required consenting including resource and building consents. The project was designed and constructed on a tightly constrained site surrounded on all sides by public roadways and the fully operational Christchurch Hospital. The Canterbury District Health Board’s urgent requirements for the facility post 2011 earthquakes meant the design team led an accelerated design methodology allowing the contractor to commence the foundations and structural steel whilst design documentation was still being finalised with the users. This facilitated the delivery of the project from inception to opening in a little over three years.
Services: Architecture and interior design (in alliance with CCM Architects), Health planning (scoping study), Building Services Lead, Mechanical (concept), Electrical and ICT (concept)
Value: NZD $80 million
Client: Ministry of Health New Zealand
Awards
- 2019 Canterbury Architecture Award, New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)
- 2019 Excellence Award – Interdisciplinary Collaboration Award, New Zealand Building Industry Awards (NZIOB)
- 2019 Excellence Award – Consultants Award, New Zealand Building Industry Awards (NZIOB)
- 2019 Award of Merit – Health and Medical Property Award, Property Council New Zealand
- 2019 Gold Award – Commercial Project Award, Master Builders New Zealand
Concord Repatriation General Hospital
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
The Concord Hospital Stage 1 Redevelopment is a 40,000m2 critical infrastructure project required to improve and replace outmoded facilities to meet the substantial growth in clinical service demand from across the hospital’s catchment that has occurred and will occur over the next 10 years. The new Clinical Services Building at Concord Repatriation General Hospital re-houses and expands the existing Aged Health and Rehabilitation services and Veteran’s Health Treatment. The building also accommodates Cancer Care services as well as Inpatient services in new purpose-built facilities.
Jacobs were initially engaged to develop the master plan and later had their role extended to include all subsequent phases through to completion. The design evolved from the key principles focused on clinical priorities, improved connectivity and experience and significant heritage and history. The critical aspects of the project involve the connectivity between the old and new buildings while needing to provide various entries, particularly for the veterans and cancer patients while maintaining the public entry. The proximity of various services has resulted in a building form that comprises three parallel wings with a uniting podium base. The new atrium links the new and existing main building. The site and building maximises opportunities whilst recognising that Stephenson and Turner’s Multiblock buildings are outstanding examples of early modern Sydney architecture, imbuing the campus with a unique identity.
Services: Master planning, Architecture, Health planning, Interior design
Client: New South Wales Health Infrastructure (Novated to Roberts Co.)
Value: AUD $340 million
Integrated Mental Health Complex
WESTMEAD, AUSTRALIA
The new multi-level contemporary Integrated Mental Health Complex (IMHC) on the Westmead Campus is adjacent to the recently completed Central Acute Services Building (CASB). Jacobs was appointed to provide a new masterplan and design to the new multi-level mental health facility. As the largest mental health facility in NSW, the new complex will deliver world-class care and transform mental health services across Western Sydney. Designed as a contemporary mental health service with 270 beds, consumers will be cared for in a therapeutic environment that is person-centric, safe and dignified and recovery focused.
The new complex, on a greenfield site, will be connected to the Westmead Hospital, providing better integration with mental health and other clinical services and facilities.
The project scope includes a new integrated mental health facility comprising an assessment unit, intensive care unit (MHICU), inpatient and rehabilitation beds, day activity spaces, ambulatory care unit, eastern entry and public realm atrium, education centre, administration, short stay carparking, double height bridge connection to the Central Acute Services Building (CASB), residential courtyards, landscaping, secure entry for emergency vehicles and a loading dock. The fit-out of several existing shell space zones in the CASB for Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC) on Level 1 and Consultation Liaison on Level 2.
Services: Health Planning, Landscape Architecture
Value: AUD $460 Million
Client: New South Wales Health Infrastructure (Novated to Richard Crooks Construction)
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Stage 1 Redevelopment
CAMPERDOWN, AUSTRALIA
The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Stage 1 Redevelopment is a combination of new build, refurbishment and repurposing of clinical services to bring together new models of care. It includes investment in technology and physical infrastructure to support service expansion and changes in service delivery, including Virtual Care. The ultimate aim of the redevelopment is to create a cohesive and connected campus, enabling RPAH to continue to operate as a world-class hospital, recognised for both healthcare and integrated research, education and training programs.
The project is a continuation of the Camperdown Health, Education and Research Precinct (CHERP) which includes the University of Sydney (USyd), other education and research institutions and supporting local industries. The principal objective of CHERP is to build upon the existing health, education and research strengths of these stakeholders to create an area of international standing with diverse and engaging public realm. Collaboration will increase between RPAH, the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD), USyd and other tertiary institutions with a health training, biomedical and biosciences research focus.
The key scope of project includes the following: Emergency Department expansion; New Intensive Care Unit over two level; New and expanded Acute Inpatient beds; New Paediatric Inpatient Beds; New Women’s and Babies including Neonates, Delivery and Inpatient Beds; New and expanded Operating Theatres; New Radiology (Medical Imaging); Molecular Imaging expansion.
Services: Health Planning, Architecture
Value: AUD $940 Million
Client: New South Wales Health Infrastructure
Cities & Places: Buildings
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