Healthcare
8i Architects delivers complex healthcare projects, including Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) facilities, private day hospitals and healthcare centres.
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We’ve delivered some of Australia’s most complex IVF Clinics and Laboratories for our corporate healthcare clients. Our team understands the need to design facilities that are secure, future-proof and provide a welcoming experience for patients and staff alike. 8i Architects is proud to be at the forefront of the latest research in IVF Laboratory design.
Our healthcare work ranges in scales up to $50 million, covering medical centres through to day hospitals.
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A welcoming reception space for patients – Oasis Fertility Centre, South Perth.
Queensland Fertility Group State-of-the-Art IVF Laboratory
Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital – Natural light and views from the Recovery Area for patients and staff.
8i Architects do not give a template solution, they customise and personalise the service and outcome and make it work for the customer.
Dr Adrianne Pope
Adrianne Pope Consulting
A new healthcare hub for the local community – North Lakes Medical Centre.
8i Architects proved to be an invaluable partner. The positive atmosphere they fostered, combined with their unwavering commitment to perfection, made the entire journey remarkably smooth and enjoyable.
Dr Santanu (Sunny) Baruah
Medical Director, Oasis Fertility Centre
Procedure rooms are designed to the highest standards – Nepean IVF Facility.
Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital – one of three Operating Theatres
Natural light and views from the Procedure Room for patients and staff – automatic external blinds drop down for privacy.
8i Architects understands the needs of our complex business. Their ability to understand us as a client and our clinical setting was exceptionally clear and it made the design process incredibly easy.
Teena Pisarev
Chief Operating Officer, Nucleus Network
Filtered natural light in the world class IVF laboratory at Oasis Fertility Centre, South Perth.
Healthcare projects
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Queensland Fertility Group IVF Laboratory
- Name: Queensland Fertility Group IVF Laboratory
- Client: Queensland Fertility Group
- Builder: Shape Australia
- Category: Healthcare
8i Architects was engaged by Queensland Fertility Group (QFG) to design a world class IVF Laboratory. QFG is owned by Virtus Health – the largest IVF provider in Australia and the top 5 in the world.
8i Architects had previously assisted in developing Virtus Health’s ‘One Lab’ design principles, which are based on the latest international research and aim to set a new benchmark in the delivery of assisted reproductive services. Elements of the ‘One Lab’ design have been applied to this project.
8i Architects was very pleased to deliver this flagship project for Queensland Fertility Group and Virtus Health.
Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital
- Name: Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital
- Client: Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital
- Builder: Shape Australia
- Category: Healthcare
8i Architects was engaged by Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital to design the new 970m2, 3 theatre Day Hospital incorporating best practice patient centred design and clinical workflow.
Located on the 8th floor of a purpose built healthcare building, the design deliberately capitalises on the panoramic city and parkland views in all patient areas.
The facility is owned by Virtus Health – a global leader of assisted reproductive services, day surgeries and reproductive genetics. The design of the facility reflects Virtus’s position as a leader in the field.
As a Day Hospital that is linked to Queensland Fertility Group, Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital provides services to fertility, IVF and gynaecological patients as well as other procedures.
A close working relationship was established with 8i Architects, the Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital team and Shape Australia builders to ensure the quality of the project aligned with client expectations.
8i Architects was very pleased to deliver this project for Spring Hill Specialist Day Hospital and Virtus Health.
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 (85m2) and world leading IVF laboratory (220m2) reflects the intimacy and warmth provided by the caring team in supporting families during their fertility journey.
The IVF laboratory is a combined Embryology and Andrology lab specifically designed to cater for:
– the scientist’s workflow and well-being,
– the latest Time-lapse Incubators, AI and Witnessing technology and equipment for better patient outcomes and security
– flexibility for future expansion including Pre-implantion Genetic Testing (PGT).
Oasis’s patient experience is improved by co-locating within Southbank Day Hospital in South Perth as patients attend the same facility throughout their consultation and treatment.
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.
North Lakes Day Hospital
- Name: North Lakes Day Hospital
- Client: Chatham Property Projects
- Builder: Ray White Construction
- Category: Healthcare
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
North Shore Medical Centre (Townsville)
- Name: North Shore Medical Centre (Townsville)
- Client: Chatham Property Projects
- Builder: McDonald Constructions
- Category: Healthcare
Margate Medical Centre
- Name: Margate Medical Centre
- Client: Chatham Property Projects
- Builder: Ray White Construction
- Category: Healthcare
Monash IVF
- Name: Monash IVF
- Client: Monash IVF
- Builder: Steve Boevink
- Category: Healthcare
A new IVF Laboratory and Clinic Fitout for a national company in North Lakes Day Hospital a built for purpose specialist Day Hospital Facility.
The nature of the clinic required specific attention be paid to ensuring all matters related to workflow, acoustic privacy and sterilisation were thoroughly resolved.
Special requirements related to VOC levels also had to be addressed, this had impact upon the choice of all fitout materials including floor coverings, joinery, paint systems and the air conditioning system.
