UK architect Broadway Malyan has been selected to design a 52ha "health city" as part of a privately built suburb of Brisbane.
The Springfield City development will include medical office buildings, facilities dedicated to geriatric care, hospitality and wellness, education, research and incubators for start-up companies.
Residential, retail and leisure space will also be scattered throughout the development.
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The site is already home to the Mater Hospital, which will be expanded, and the Aveo retirement community, which will ultimately comprise nearly 2,500 apartments. A recently completed hotel, specialty medical suites and other existing health and wellness accommodation will also be fully integrated with the plans. Â
The concept, according to Broadway Malyan, will aim to use smart technology to help people to stay healthy. One of the features of the project is a "Living Lab" that will anchor an "Ideas District" and act as a testbed for new technology.
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Ed Baker, Broadway Malyan director, said: "We have used the concept of healthy living as our guiding design principle, focusing on a development that will support and encourage the wellbeing of the people who will live, work and visit Health City."
Investors are still being sought for the project, with PWC planning a roadshow of the region in the coming months. The development is due to be completed by 2030.
Images courtesy of Broadway Malyan