Taranaki Hospital Renal Unit
By Hardwood by LMA Timber
This commercial project is a perfect example that showcases the versatile use of LMA Timber's sustainable, reclaimed, Australian Hardwood, which has been used for the Hospitals cladding, beams & posts, decking, balustrades & more.
The Renal Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital has been designed to focus on the holistic shift in managing the wellbeing of dialysis patients and their families.
Built to maximise sea views and feel more like a clinic or retreat than a hospital the renal unit creates an optimal environment for patient wellbeing and recovery. Natural daylight, external views and openable windows offer a sense of lightness, hope, relaxation, and access to nature. Privacy and acoustic performance have been carefully considered to ensure a quiet and comfortable space.
The new unit has 12 dialysis chairs, as well as two home dialysis training rooms to promote and support independent self-care in the community. A special treatment room will enable after hours self-care for pre-arranged dialysis patients, including those visiting from other districts.
Designed by Warren and Mahoney, this design considers Māori and Pasifika patients with inclusive and welcoming design features developed in collaboration with local iwi and Tihei design consultancy.
Sustainable design was a key factor from the outset. Using reclaimed Tallowwood cladding, decking, battens and structural big end section timbers really helped to tick this box. The building form and orientation was driven by passive design principles to minimise energy demand. This project is now set to be the first healthcare building in New Zealand to achieve Zero Energy certification - a leading, internationally recognised environmental certification provided via the International Living Future Institute.
Responding to the nature and location of its site, the building is situated across a natural valley, spanning the gap between a residential zone and hospital property.
AWARDS
NZIA National Architecture Awards
Public Architecture Award 2023
Healthcare Environment Award - Best in Class
Best in Class 2023
Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards
Healthcare & Wellbeing - Silver Pin 2023
Property Council New Zealand Awards
Civic, Health & Arts - Excellence 2023
Property Council New Zealand Awards
Green Building - Excellence 2023
New Zealand Institute of Architects - Western Chapter
Public Architecture 2023
European Healthcare Design Awards - Healthcare Design (Under 25,000 sqm) Category Winner 2023
European Healthcare Design Awards - Design for Health and Wellness
Highly Commended 2023
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Passionate about sustainability, LMA Timber offers a superior selection of hardwood products tailored for the construction industry. We have collaborated carefully selected Australian Hardwood suppliers in Australia, all recipients of numerous awards for their commitment to delivering high-quality reclaimed and sustainable timber.
Established in 2017, our business originated from inspiration drawn from a Grand Designs episode featuring reclaimed Australian hardwood cladding. A subsequent investigation revealed that the main timber cladding options in New Zealand primarily consisted of high-maintenance softwoods (class 2 – 15 to 40 years naturally durable), such as cedar, larch, and thermally modified products. The discovered hardwood, distinguished by its superior performance, durability, low maintenance, and sustainable attributes, marked the beginning of our success story. Today, architects, designers, and builders widely regard it as their number one choice for not only cladding but structural beams, posts, decking, flooring amongst other hardwood products.
In October 2019 when LMA Timber joined forces with the Caldwell Group (AKA Trade Co), owners of ITM Dyers Road, VIP Frame and Truss amongst other businesses. With a combined experience of 40 years, this partnership enhances our market position, allowing us to provide unparalleled value and service to our customers. Regarded as being the largest and most trusted supplier of reclaimed / sustainably sourced Australian hardwoods, our reputation is firmly enforced by the prestigious projects we have been involved with around New Zealand
Our main warehouse along with purpose built showroom is based in Christchurch. This allows us to carry large volumes of stock (particularly cladding and decking) so that we can meet your projects needs in a timely fashion. Our second purpose built showroom is currently under construction and will be opened towards the end of April 2024. Additionally, we share a showroom in Auckland with High Performer Building where a sample of our products can also be viewed.
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