Parkview: State Architecture Recognition

A year after completion, one of Brisbane’s newest, biggest, and most advanced aged care facilities has received its second industry recognition award, this time at a state level. Parkview, Wheller Gardens was awarded a Queensland State Commendation in the Multiple Housing category by the Australian Institute of Architects on Friday 24th June 2011 at the event held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Jury Director, Malcolm Middleton described the project as “re-defining institutional style aged care through sensitive and well considered design. Based around landscaped courtyards the articulated corridors and rooms capture views, breezes and light, creating a feeling of warmth for its 144 residents. Thoughtful details create a sense of home while welcoming in the broader community.” Mr Middleton also noted that “Retirement living is a growth area and standards are variable in this sector with the best projects really delivering places of value not just of interim care”.

The team at Fulton Trotter Architects holds over thirty years of excellence in aged care architecture and therefore understand the sensitivity of this difficult type of work. The Directors are proud of the relationships they have developed with various aged care authorities across Queensland and New South Wales as well as the people involved heavily in the aged care sector.

Aged Care is an important part of the future of Australian infrastructure and it is projects like Parkview, Wheller Gardens that set the benchmark for future design of these facilities in terms of practicality, environment enjoyment and sensitivity to its residences’.

Fulton Trotter Architects invite anyone interested in learning more about Parkview, Wheller Gardens, or any other of our award winning Health or Aged Care projects to contact Harleigh Venables (harleighv@fultontrotter.com.au) on 07 3291 1511.