Glen Challenor, Saunders Havill Group - Gold Award
Commercial Landscape Design - Design Brief:
“Hummingbird House is a dedicated standalone respite and hospice facility established to be an Australian leader in paediatric palliative care offering a comprehensive continuum of care to children and teens with life-limiting conditions and their families in a home-like environment.
Broad requirements were established to guide the landscape design:
• A landscape that is far removed from a hospital setting;
• A welcoming place with a relaxed, holiday home feel – “warm embrace”;
• “The Big Back Yard” with places, activities, magic and surprise;
• Access and views to landscape areas from every bed and room;
• An outdoor environment that stimulates multi-sensory experiences;
• Quiet spaces and individual reflection and peace with no distractions;
• Gathering and outdoor eating spaces for being together as a family and socialising;
• Organic, layouts, spaces and materials;
• Creation of “Outdoor Rooms” within the landscape and
• Retention and incorporation of existing trees wherever possible.