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East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital

Creating Patient Centred Healthcare

Case Study

This project supports patients who undergo fertility treatment and other day surgery procedures. A refurbishment of an existing Day Hospital within the health precinct of East Melbourne.

8i Architects was engaged by East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital to design the refurbishment of the Reception and Administration area and the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) of the hospital, owned by Virtus Health – the largest provider of assisted reproductive services in Australia and one of the top 5 in the world.

8i Architects had previously assisted Virtus Health-owned fertility clinic, Melbourne IVF over a number of years, which was based on the latest international research and aimed to set a new benchmark in the delivery of assisted reproductive services. As a Day Hospital that is linked to Melbourne IVF, East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital provides services to fertility, IVF and gynaecological patients as well as other procedures.

This project was designed to be delivered over the Christmas closedown period to minimise disruptions to the Day Hospital operations.

The CSSD upgrade was designed with quality and safety front of mind, meeting new infection control standards and the reception and administration offices were reimagined to create an open and welcoming space for patients and their families.

A close working relationship was established with the day hospital teams and builders to ensure the quality of the project, and meet the very tight timeframe set for completion.

8i Architects was very pleased to deliver this project for East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital and Virtus Health.

New welcoming reception for patients and their families.

Warm timber tones and a natural pallette to create a calming space.

The Reception is designed to have ample natural light.

Refurbished CSSD upgraded to meet new infection control standards.

Ergonomically designed to CSSD for staff health and safety.

Timber details create warmth in a healthcare environment.

“8i Architects brings a refreshing level of design excellence and professionalism. They have a high degree of technical acumen, combined with excellent attention to detail.”

Dan Moller
Project Director – Health, CHP Fund

A welcoming reception for patients and families.

"8i Architect's service has been of a very high standard. The Day Hospital projects have been complex and 8i have been able to deliver the outcome we required without delay. We have formed a positive working relationship that is essential to being able to deliver such projects."

Bronwyn Jenner

General Manager – Day Hospitals - Virtus Health Limited

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Projects
Year
Sector

Oasis Fertility Centre, South Perth

  • Name: Oasis Fertility Centre, South Perth
  • Client: Dr Santanu "Sunny" Baruah
  • Builder: Interite
  • Category: Healthcare

Oasis Fertility Centre’s new South Perth fertility clinic and world leading laboratory reflects the intimacy and warmth provided by the caring team in supporting families during their fertility journey.

East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital

  • Name: East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital
  • Client: East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital (Virtus Health)
  • Builder: Arete
  • Category: Healthcare

This project supports patients who undergo fertility treatment and other day surgery procedures. A refurbishment of an existing Day Hospital within the health precinct of East Melbourne.

8i Architects was engaged by East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital to design the refurbishment of the Reception and Administration area and the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) of the hospital, owned by Virtus Health – the largest provider of assisted reproductive services in Australia and one of the top 5 in the world.

8i Architects had previously assisted Virtus Health-owned fertility clinic, Melbourne IVF over a number of years, which was based on the latest international research and aimed to set a new benchmark in the delivery of assisted reproductive services. As a Day Hospital that is linked to Melbourne IVF, East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital provides services to fertility, IVF and gynaecological patients as well as other procedures.

This project was designed to be delivered over the Christmas closedown period to minimise disruptions to the Day Hospital operations. The CSSD upgrade was designed with quality and safety front of mind, meeting new infection control standards and the reception and administration offices were reimagined to create an open and welcoming space for patients and their families.

A close working relationship was established with the day hospital teams and builders to ensure the quality of the project, and meet the very tight timeframe set for completion.

8i Architects was very pleased to deliver this project for East Melbourne Specialist Day Hospital and Virtus Health.

Virtus Diagnostics Queensland

  • Name: Virtus Diagnostics Queensland
  • Client: Virtus Diagnostics
  • Builder: Shape Australia
  • Category: Healthcare

This project improves the workflow of a relocated laboratory to increase the quality of diagnostic outcomes for patients.

Queensland Fertility Group IVF Clinic

  • Name: Queensland Fertility Group IVF Clinic
  • Client: Queensland Fertility Group
  • Builder: Shape Australia
  • Category: Healthcare

This project meets an increasing need for fertility specialists and IVF treatment in Brisbane.

The Fertility Centre, Nepean (NSW)

  • Name: The Fertility Centre, Nepean (NSW)
  • Client: IVF Australia
  • Builder: Cornerstone Healthcare Properties
  • Category: Healthcare

A purpose designed IVF Lab and Clinic for The Fertility Centre which is part of IVF Australia.

A state of the art IVF facility that encompasses world’s best research and practice by Virtus Health.

Lakelands Medical Centre

  • Name: Lakelands Medical Centre
  • Client: Chatham Property Projects
  • Builder: Ray White Constructions
  • Category: Healthcare

Lakelands Medical Practice

  • Name: Lakelands Medical Practice
  • Client: Chatham Property Projects
  • Builder: Ray White Construction
  • Category: Healthcare

Margate Medical Centre

  • Name: Margate Medical Centre
  • Client: Chatham Property Projects
  • Builder: Ray White Construction
  • Category: Healthcare

North Lakes Day Hospital

  • Name: North Lakes Day Hospital
  • Client: Chatham Property Projects
  • Builder: Ray White Construction
  • Category: Healthcare

North Shore Medical Centre (Townsville)

  • Name: North Shore Medical Centre (Townsville)
  • Client: Chatham Property Projects
  • Builder: McDonald Constructions
  • Category: Healthcare