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Project:
The Poche Centre
Client:
St Vincent's and Mater Health, Sydney
Location:
40 Rocklands Rd
Wollstonecraft
Architect:
Daryl Jackson Robyn Dyke
Project description:
The Poche Centre is designed to be a comprehensive cancer centre for melanoma. It is also the new home of Melanoma Institute Australia, which focuses on melanoma research, treatment and education.
The building comprises 6 levels including two carpark levels, three medical floors and one plantroom floor. The building has a very high level of architectural detailing, both internally and externally. The external façade consist of decorative precast panels, glazed face brick, vitrapanel, curtain wall and render. Internally the building has extensive wall & ceiling panelling, internal stairs, curved surfaces and joinery. The client’s express wish is to have a world-class facility without the clinical feel of a hospital.
Internal facilities include specialist consultation and procedure rooms, research laboratories, offices, conference rooms and an auditorium
The project has applied for a 4 star Green Star (Design) rating
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