Architecture — mental health facility

Hassell's mental health facility design lauded Hassell has designed the new AU$91m Ipswich Hospital Acute Mental Health Unit. The purpose-built facility will include 50 beds and provide an environment that is responsive to people accessing mental health care/treatment, uses emerging models of care, and innovative technologies, including Queensland’s first-of-its-type integrated mental health assessment centre. Developing the business case concept, the Hassell-led team has produced a design that integrates architecture, landscape architecture and interior design to reflect West Moreton Health's vision of establishing a healing environment for mental health that nurtures wellbeing and mindfulness. Hassell project leader, Stephen Watson says the...