Kangkanthi, which means ‘to care’ in the Kaurna language, is the centrepiece of the $314M redevelopment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

The five storey 27,000m2 clinical services building comprises a 46-treatment bay emergency department, diagnostic and interventional medical imaging unit, 14 bed intensive care unit, pathology laboratory, cardiac catheter lab and procedural suite, central sterilisation service, 12 state-of-the-art operating theatres with 54 recovery beds, and a 52-bed rehabilitation facility.

Kangkanthi, has been awarded a 6-star In-house Green Rating Assessment Tool score for design and construction, and is one of the first major healthcare building in Australia to be all-electric, with no natural gas used within the building.

Sustainability, environmental and financial, has been a key objective of the project and has influenced decisions throughout the redevelopment.

This redevelopment project delivers exceptional healthcare through a thoughtfully designed layout that incorporates advanced technology, modern equipment, and comprehensive amenities.

It is recognised that providing a facility with good environmental qualities will provide a positive environment and workplace for staff, patients and occupants supporting better healthcare outcomes and improved wellbeing. Similarly, it is appreciated that a facility that consumes less energy, reduces waste and encourages reuse of resources will provide benefits in reduced operational costs and environmental impact.

Design: Cheesman Architects
Photography: Tom Roschi