PROJECT NAME
Health Translation Hub (UNSW HTH)
LOCATION
Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct Sydney, NSW, Australia
In an Australian first, UNSW Sydney and Plenary are connecting world leading research with public health and private industry, to change the Australian approach to health.
The HTH building integrates health education, training, and research with acute healthcare services, directly benefiting patients, carers, and the community.
HTH Clinics are designed as flexible multi-use spaces. State-of-the-art simulated spaces replicate clinical and virtual environments to help educate health students. The clinics are designed to support a range of practices – from medical consultation to psychological therapy and lifestyle counselling.
Client(s):
Hansen Yuncken with Plenary, UNSW, Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre, The George Institute for Global Health and Children’s Cancer Institute.
Scope:
The scope was divided into Basebuild and Fitout. Design of bespoke signage, integration of UNSW signage, stakeholder consultation, naming convention, scheduling of all signs, documentation and construction services.
Awards:
2026 Laureate in UNESCO-affiliated Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Universities List.
2026 Top peer-voted honour at the National Infrastructure Awards for successfully combining university, clinical, and industry spaces.
2026 High Commendation at European Healthcare Design Awards.
2024 Highly Commended in the “Best Education Project” category at Partnerships Awards in London.
Shortlisted in the Higher Education and Research category at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards.