RAKxa – Wellness Centre

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RAKxa sits on the protected, tropical island of Bang Krachao, across from Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. Immersed in a natural oasis, peacefully isolated from the city, yet still conveniently connected, RAKxa is Thailand’s first fully integrative scientific wellness and medical retreat.

Providing a holistic wellness approach, dwp’s interior design efforts were closely coordinated with other specialists, specifically in the wellness and medical field. Given the lush surroundings and the purpose of the facilities dwp opted with an earthy colour palette accented by natural textured finishes for simple and clean interiors.

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The Aspen Tree Residences

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The Aspen Residences form the aged care component of the world-class mixed use development, Forestia, in the Bangna Area of Bangkok. The entire development is built around the age-old principle of intergenerational living in a strong community, surrounded by nature.The hospital and residences are built on the traditional ideal of ‘aging in place’, so residents do not need to move away from their homes and families.

Aspen Residences was designed by dwp to be a wide ranging, community-centric, full-care facility for elderly with around the clock care. More like a hotel or luxury condominium, a grand sense of arrival greets residents and visitors alike. The interior design theme for the Aspen community is luxurious home-comfort. To foster a sense of well being and community there are large views so nature and natural light can flow in. The natural colour palette was inspired by different flowers on every floor.

Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital

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An existing shopping mall was modified into a high-end specialty hospital offering cutting edge medical services in a new area of Bangkok.

dwp designed the unique conversion to contain specialty clinics with space for future expansion. Light and clean interiors welcome patients to the healthcare facilities with a luxurious double volume lobby. Sculptured lighting shines through perspex leaves above the reception. The refreshed building exterior creates a timeless elegance for the Thonburi Hospital Group in the company’s corporate blue.

The original floor plans and building systems were adapted to incorporate both current and future trends in healthcare technology. Existing features such as large atriums, escalators, lifts, onsite parking and accessibility were used to create a whole new high-tech medical concept.

Awards: Bronze Award, Healthcare and Wellbeing, World Interiors News Awards 2019

Samitivej Wellness and Life Centre

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Samitivej Wellness & Life Center in Bangkok, Thailand built a new centre for their Internationally renowned hospital.

dwp’s inspiration for a healing environment in the Wellness and Life Centre was nature. Shades of fresh green from olive to pistachio, whites and warm brown wood are nuanced throughout the facility. From the registration desk to the waiting area, doctor’s rooms, anti-aging clinic, treatment rooms and back offices; the therapeutic effects of natural surrounding create the perfect atmosphere for people to maintain and bounce back to health. Patients and visitors feel comfortable and relaxed in the friendly environment.

Modern technology is another convenient highlight of the facility. Visitors can shop for health care plans and services by using digital touch-screens.

The result is a modern, warm, comfortable health care facility that reflect Samitivej’s culture and dedication to people and wellness.

Bumrungrad International Hospital

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dwp’s interior design for this renovation has created calm, contemporary spaces for health and healing.

Our reinterpretation of Zen threads its way throughout the specialist clinics, sky lobby, lounges, international food court and spectacular ten storey central atrium.

Caring for more than 1.1 million patients a year, the hospital is one of the world’s top ten medical destinations.

Careful selection of natural materials, tonal colour palettes, accent lighting, custom signage and graphics evoke a sense of welcome, wellness and warmth.

Gold Coast Private Hospital

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Warm and welcoming aren’t two words usually used to describe hospitals. But patients at the Gold Coast Private Hospital enjoy an atmosphere more like a boutique hotel than a healthcare facility.

As a raft of research points to the health benefits of daylight and leafy views, dwp places patient care at the heart of its design. Stress-relieving respite spaces have been carefully crafted to ensure relaxation aids recovery The hospital’s clever design can accommodate future expansion as the Gold Coast grows, with further stages of the building simply ‘plugged in’ to the existing structure.

BIM was used from the outset on this project. Collaborating closely with the contractor and consultant team, models were regularly exchanged and coordinated to a high level of detail which provided the contractor confidence to be able to arrange steel fabrication and façade earlier in the schedule allowing an accelerated construction programme which resulted in delivering the project ahead of schedule and with only 1%variations and the number of RFIs were reduced by approx. 80% to a comparable project.

We were able to use Citrix to allow a team located in 3 geographies to work in the fully integrated model, managed by a full-time model manager.

Shrewsbury International School 6th Form

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Shrewsbury International School renovated a multi-purpose study area to enhance students’ collaboration and activities.

dwp created enticing group-working zones, individual study pods, relaxation and casual meeting areas with a warm, soft palette, clean lines and varied seating for students that can be aligned with their activities.

A relaxed working environment was created that encourages learning, innovation and originality

Shrewsbury International School Pre Prep Activity Space

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A multi-use flexible pre-prep activity space was designed for the early years students at Shrewsbury school.

Curved seating and movable furniture with cleanable upholstery provides flexibility to the classroom. A cooking zone with demonstration island for early years students has sliding doors to provide privacy and visibility for teachers to oversee the students at all times.

dwp designed all the furniture with dimensions suitable for early year students.  Soft colour tones, light wood and white are used throughout which maintains the school’s identity while encouraging children to collaborate and learn. The design allows natural light to flow into the classroom 

Macquarie University Sydney City Campus

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The new Macquarie University Sydney City Campus (MUSCC) at Angel Place in Sydney’s CBD provides premium teaching facilities for the University’s Schools of Finance and Management.

Like many educational facilities, flexibility is a high requirement; the new campus provides flexible spaces across formal and informal teaching and student hub zones. dwp achieved this by colocating various spaces together, providing movable writable surfaces/walls, and selecting flexible furniture throughout.

From the point of arrival through to the teaching spaces, areas are linked through a series of striking ceiling panels and floor treatments. These ceilings are a standout feature, providing a subtle interpretation of Macquarie University through the built form. Diamond shaped panels and lighting are chosen to reflect significant symbols relating to the history of Macquarie University.

RMIT Building 22

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‘Study at RMIT’ is the gateway building to the dispersed RMIT city campus, where prospective local and international students apply to study at the University. It is located on one of the most prominent corners in Melbourne’s CBD, across the road from the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne Central Station and the under construction Library Station.

The $7m project is a showcase for RMIT to engage with the public and industry partners and located within the first two floors of the 1912 Singer sewing factory building. The existing fabric of the building was largely disguised and dwp architects and interiors designers sought to peel back the layers of subsequent renovations to expose the beauty of the original building. Layers of plaster were removed to expose the redbrick internally and mirrored window reveals act to draw the activity of the outside in while enhancing the sense of space and light. An inviting entry was created through the seamless flow of pavers from outside in, to a double height void. The entrance is flanked by a full height digital immersive wall allowing RMIT to digitally curate to potential students. The lower level is dedicated to student engagement whilst the upper level provides much needed improved amenity for staff. The theatricality of the new volumes is a great foil for not only the work of RMIT but also a selection of artworks from the University’s significant collection – many of which are of aboriginal origin.

Our team worked with RMIT to develop the right strategy to unlock the embedded value of the project to the degree to which the planning & design solution is able to create a highly engaging, iconic, accessible and digital experience for students and visitors.

Australian National University Building 145

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Located on a significant site within the campus, ANU’s College of Engineering & Computer Science and the Mathematical Sciences Institute faculty is collocated with a major industry partner.

The building form references the University’s original Winston masterplan through alignment and form. Two wings connect in a central entry atrium in which a sculptural timber stair links five levels of contemporary collaborative and teaching spaces.

The result is an innovative hybrid of workplace, teaching and student hub, that supports collaboration between disciplines and encourages agile teamwork. The building reflects ANU’s status as an international leader in these fields.

In collaboration with our affiliate partner Clarke Keller.

Margaret Cribb Early Learning

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Margaret Cribb Early Learning at the University of Queensland (UQ) is founded upon the Reggio Emilia approach, an educational philosophy in which environment is crucial, even referred to as the third teacher.

dwp has created a world class education facility for 154 children, using eight kilometres of recycled timber as the external façade and bespoke windows to reflect the natural landscape; transforming the building into a public art installation. The soft timber and neutral fit out create a canvas of creativity for the children that reinforces the underlying philosophy of the centre. The result is contemporary, cutting edge design that contributes positively as an entry statement to the St Lucia campus and also to UQ’s standing as global education centre of excellence.

UQ believes great amenities, like childcare facilities, attract good staff, academics and students. Everyone feels supported including an endangered species of bird that had been nested right in the middle of site. Everyone (including the bird who is doing just fine) agrees: The Margaret Cribb Early Learning is a resounding success.

RAKxa – Wellness Centre

The Aspen Tree Residences

Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital

Samitivej Wellness and Life Centre

Bumrungrad International Hospital

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Shrewsbury International School 6th Form

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