LUCY CHIENG

HURSTVILLE, NSW

SECTOR

Aged Care, Accommodation

STATUS

Complete

COMPLETION YEAR

2011

ARCHITECT

H3 Architects

Overview

Lucy Chieng Aged Care Centre is a purpose-built 70-bed facility designed to meet the needs of Chinese-Australian seniors through culturally aligned aged care services. Delivered under a Design & Construct contract, the development includes 35 low-care rooms, 20 high-care rooms, and 15 dementia-specific rooms—each with private ensuites. Communal dining and lounge areas, a therapy spa, library, salon, and landscaped courtyard were also integrated into the facility to promote resident wellbeing and comfort.

Designed to reflect both cultural and clinical priorities, the project was completed within a live aged care setting, with all works staged to maintain full operational continuity.

Construction Features

Purpose-Built Care Wings

Constructed three dedicated zones for low-care, high-care, and dementia-specific support, each with tailored spatial layouts and private ensuites

Landscaped Courtyard with Water Feature

Developed a tranquil outdoor courtyard featuring shaded seating and a pond, promoting relaxation and sensory connection

Resident-Centred Amenities

Delivered communal spaces including a therapy spa, activities room, library, hair salon, and lounge areas to enhance quality of life and wellbeing

Staged Delivery on Live Site

Managed construction phases around an operational facility to ensure resident safety and uninterrupted care throughout the project