Taranaki’s new Renal Unit, Te Huhi Raupō, has picked up more accolades.
After recently winning an award at the European Healthcare Design Awards 2023 and the public architecture category at the 2023 Western Architecture Awards, the unit has now won the Civic, Health and Arts and Green Building categories at the New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards on June 23.
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki interim hospital and specialist services lead, Gillian Campbell, says she’s pleased the design of Te Huhi Raupō is being celebrated and recognised.
“We wanted to create a building that provides a welcoming, comfortable and patient-focused space. It also had to deliver the clinical care patients needed, be sustainable and contribute positively to the mental wellbeing of patients and staff.”
She says the work of designers and contractors combined with Te Whatu Ora’s commitment to suitability has led to the building having a good, sustainable design.
