The client wished to combine an 18 bed Respite Centre and Day Centre controlled by a centralised Nurse's Station.  The Nurse consultant wanted the doors to each room in the Respite Centre to lead off a centralised communal area which would in turn be easily viewed from the central Nurse's Station. The Fire requirements placed limitations on this concept, but in principle this has still been achieved. The Nurses station also views out into the day centre and controls the main entrance. The communal areas in both the Respite Centre and Day Centre have been configured to maximise northern orientation while as many of the rooms as possible face north and those facing south have solar tubes. High level north lights and a central Atrium have been introduced to let more light and warmth into the middle of the communal areas. Solar pergolas are used to control the heat in summer while allowing winter warmth into the communal areas and rooms.

Environmental features

Passive Solar design to limit use of airconditioning units (required by law.)Solar Pergolas, North high lites,

Rooms

18 suites with ensuite bathrooms. (One room suitable for a disabled hoist.)

Centralised Nurse's station with kitchen servery.

Respite Communal lounge /dining area.

Sluice room, clean utility room.

Staff room

Activities room

Living Dining

Lounge

Required toilets and laundry

Storeroom

Building size

1,150 sqm.

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