@8iarchitects are proud to have designed @nucleus_network`s new 41-bed, purpose-built Phase 1 Clinical Trial Facility in Sydney.

First-in-human research demands the highest levels of technical precision, operational efficiency and clinical rigour. But beyond the science and technology, there are people at the heart of every trial. This understanding shaped our design approach leading us to create an environment that supports the complexities of early-phase clinical research while prioritising the comfort, wellbeing and experience of those who use it.

With participants often staying for extended periods, we set out to create a facility that feels less clinical and more welcoming, while also providing clinical and scientific staff with spaces to reset and recharge from their rigorous and meticulous work.

Key design considerations included:
Natural light and views across Sydney connect participants and staff to the outside world and the natural rhythm of the day.
Combining Nucleus Network’s corporate branding with a palette of soft timber tones, eucalypt greens and sky blues inspired by the Australian landscape, the finishes soften the clinical environment and creates calm, welcoming spaces.
41 beds thoughtfully designed around participants` comfort, privacy and wellbeing.
Laboratories, pharmacy and clean room facilities seamlessly integrated through carefully considered workflows that support operational safety, precision and efficiency.

The result is a purpose-built research facility that meets the exacting demands of clinical research while creating a welcoming and human experience.

Thank you to the Nucleus Network team Janet Moore, Tori Curtis, Stephanie Liu, Jemma Evans and Jeremy Collins for their collaboration and trust throughout the process.

Project Team:
Development and project managers: Mitch Ryan and Chris Ryan
Services engineers: Donnelley Simpson Cleary Consulting Engineers Builder: Grindley
8i Team: @charmaine_kai_, cmmchr, @bitasalemizade

Photography: @brettboardmanphotography

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Hieu Nguyen and Jeremy Haldane were honoured to attend the smoking ceremony for the Greenbank Training Area Range (GBTA) Marksmanship Training Range 2 (MTR 2), with @australian_defence, WSU Civil, @bouwconsulting, @GHD, @wga_ausnz, Australian Target Systems, Shamrock Civil Engineering and the Yuggera Ugarapul people.

As an Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) project, this ceremony provided a meaningful opportunity to engage with the Yuggera Ugarapul Traditional Owners to acknowledge their enduring connection with Country, and show respect for cultural knowledge and the cultural significance of the land on which we work.

We are deeply grateful to the Yuggera Ugarapul community for their welcome, their cultural leadership and their willingness to share the smoking ceremony with us as this important project progresses. Their presence and participation enrich the work we do and remind us of the responsibility we hold when designing and building on Country. #8iFeatured #Country #Respect #Connection ...

Grateful to attend the wonderful International Womens Day lunch hosted by @aca.org.au. Thanks to inspirational speakers Eloise Atkinson, Leone Lorrimer, Erin McDonald for sharing their stories and insights. Fantastic organisation from my favourite ACA committee members Justine Ebzery, immediate past president Gilda Donegan, guest speaker Leone Lorrimer, president Brett Hudson, and Cara Phillips. #8iFeatured #associationconsultingarchitects #internationalwomensday #architects ...