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2026
Completed in late 2025, this significant expansion responds to growing demand for surgical and specialist services across the Wellington region, increasing clinical capacity while strengthening the long-term resilience of Southern Cross Healthcare’s Newtown campus.
Client
Southern Cross Healthcare
Sustainability
4 Green Star
Location
Newtown, Wellington
Completion Date
October 2025
Awards
2026 Property Council New Zealand, Merit Award, Civic, Health and Arts Property
A new four-level clinical facility houses Wellington’s first dedicated day-stay orthopaedic surgery clinic, supported by specialist consultation suites and an enhanced radiology centre. Upgrades to existing theatres, additional on-site parking, and wider campus improvements collectively create a more cohesive and efficient healthcare destination for patients, staff, and visitors.
Delivered within an established residential neighbourhood, the project required a careful architectural response to surrounding houses and planning constraints. A defining feature is the considered use of brick integrated within the curtainwall system. Referencing the historic Mount Cook brickworks that once stood nearby, this material strategy grounds the building in its local context while helping to soften the perceived scale of the facility.
