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Tying together one of the largest health, education, innovation and research hubs in Australia, Westmead’s (CASB) stands as the new benchmark for connection in design. As the centrepiece of the , the 14-level structure redefines form and function by anchoring a health, research and innovation ecosystem envied the world over.

The impressive building reflects more than four decades of health service to western Sydney鈥檚 rapidly expanding population, with a softer, more personal persona also on offer. Cut in beside sharp geometric lines and shimmering cold glass are warming colours and flowing lines of imagination. It鈥檚 a shameless reflection of the soul that lies within 鈥� a constant reminder of the tough clinical decisions being made each and every day by the caring hearts of its world-renowned staff.

The building is centrally located between Westmead 黑料吃瓜群网 and The Children鈥檚 黑料吃瓜群网 at Westmead, integrating two of the state鈥檚 most respected health services.

鈥淭he outcomes are palpable,鈥� said (WSLHD) Chief Executive Graeme Loy. 鈥淚t provides timely access to world-class clinical services. But it鈥檚 more than a physical link.

鈥淒octors, nurses and staff working together nurture a culture of collaboration, striving to provide better treatments and care through advanced research and innovation.鈥�

Twenty-five operating theatres represent some of the most significant synergies, with advanced interventional and MRI capabilities shared between the adult and children鈥檚 services. Underlining the emphasis to embed real-time learning into everyday practice, the high-tech theatres enable procedures to be streamed live to medical students in classes on other floors.

The new facility boasts 25 operating theatres.

The CASB features two new emergency departments (one for adults and one for children); education, training and research embedded into each level; 1.5 floors for the ; expanded imaging, pharmacy and logistics; more than 300 patient rooms (many single occupancy); dedicated carer zones; and a pronounced focus on wellbeing with maximised natural light and views extending to the Sydney CBD.

鈥淭he Westmead masterplan is a representation of the transformative effect of architecture,鈥� principal architect Ronald Hicks said. 鈥淲hen it was conceived 10 years ago the level of integration was ahead of its time, and the outcome has been incredibly positive.鈥�

Westmead鈥檚 redevelopment also introduces the visually commanding Innovation Centre, a six-level, state-of-the-art hub designed to support education and development of innovative clinical technologies and research.

Inspired and informed by 鈥榊errenin鈥� 鈥� an indigenous term for meeting 鈥� the Innovation Centre design encourages collaboration. It includes 鈥榖ump spaces鈥� where staff interact and share ideas, an exhibition area, large meeting and social spaces, and a flexible work environment.

It鈥檚 not surprising that participation and partnerships rise to the surface here, too. Engagement has been at the forefront of thinking throughout the CASB design phase, with the Westmead community involved in planning workshops, discussions and simulations in the five years leading up to construction. This connection has played a key role in incorporating the area鈥檚 rich indigenous culture and arts history. Fourteen projects were initially proposed via the arts and culture advisory committee and endorsed by the three primary partners 鈥� WSLHD, The Children鈥檚 黑料吃瓜群网 at Westmead and the University of Sydney.

Now interspersed through its sympathetic landscaping, stone-pathed pedestrian links and on its walls, an exhibition the envy of many leading galleries provides a permanent reminder of art鈥檚 importance in health and healing. 鈥楪umadagu Gurang鈥� (Place of our Ancestors) 鈥� a depiction of the southern night skies as seen through Aboriginal eyes, Indigenous artist Danie Mellor鈥檚 60-metre-long mural entitled 鈥楾he River鈥�, and the Cultural Gathering Place offer three of many arts sites at which to rest and reflect.

These sites complement a dynamic main forecourt and CASB entry space defined by a 鈥榗rossroads of connectivity鈥� to establish an identity for the hospital precinct, provide a meeting place for staff, patients and their carers, and re-engage the wider precinct community.

Even before its official opening this March by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, the CASB was honoured with its first major award when announced 2020 Health Project of the Year at the annual . Event organiser Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue (WSLHD) selected the CASB as the standout across social, economic, environmental and architectural aspects of the selection criteria.

WSLHD director of Redevelopment and Infrastructure Matt Sydenham said the award represents a true reflection of the hard work, expertise and commitment to deliver a site of significance for western Sydney.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a true testament to our partnership on the Westmead Health Precinct,鈥� he said. 鈥淐ollaboration has been key to this project from the outset 鈥� right from initial planning, community consultation, construction through to commissioning.鈥�

The accolade is another reminder of how the CASB has based its groundbreaking design on the powers of connection.