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February 4, 2026 In News

Design Implications

The announcement of Perth’s first Community Integrated Care Hub for seniors has created an opportunity for changes to existing aged care homes to optimise the benefits of the hubs.

Some design implications would include telehealth‑ready collaboration rooms that support rapid clinical advice with the hubs; dedicated assessment and observation spaces to reduce avoidable emergency department transfers to hospitals; and upgraded digital infrastructure.

We are advising clients this shouldn’t be about large‑scale redevelopment. It is more strategic adjustments that enable aged care homes to operate smoothly in an increasingly integrated care system.

January 28, 2026 In News

Older Adult Health Hubs

An interesting article in today’s West. WA’s new Older Adult Care Hubs will be a game‑changer for aged care providers that are designed to work with the broader healthcare system. They should reduce avoidable hospital transfers, streamline transitions, and give facilities more rapid clinical support. The result is safer care, smoother resident flow, and stronger partnerships across the health and aged care system.

You can read the full article here.

December 16, 2025 In News

Goodbye 2025, Hello 2026!

As we close out the year and enter the festive season, it’s good to reflect on the year that’s been – the achievements and the lessons learnt – before we focus on where to next. Here are our top highlights from 2025:

* We received a Commendation in the Australian Institute of Architects WA Architecture Awards for the Brightwater Huntington’s Disease project;
* We completed the first three Specialist Disability Accommodation projects for Habilitas in the Perth Metropolitan Area: Gosnells, Armadale, and Koondoola;
* We started work on three exciting Retirement Living and Aged Care projects; and
* We made the news with The West Australian and Perth Now featuring our SDA projects!

We hope you also had a wonderful year. Best wishes for a relaxing break and here’s to a great 2026 for all!

Please note our office will be closed from Friday 19th December 2025 and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.

December 11, 2025 In News

Co-Design in Aged Care and Retirement Living

KPA Architects is conducting a series of co-design sessions with residents and staff at client aged care and retirement homes to guide building plans in 2026. We’re finding that co-designing is a terrific way to align our work with the new aged care regulations that prioritise consumer-centred care. Some of the keenest participants are recent occupiers of independent living units who want to lock-in their future aged care. This collaborative approach results in inclusive community designs.

📸 KPA Director Todd Paterson in action

October 2, 2025 In News

Koondoola SDA Officially Opened

Congratulations to Habilitas on the opening of their latest Specialist Disability Accommodation, proudly designed by KPA.

Located in Koondoola, in the northern suburbs of Perth, this exciting development comprises 3 x one-bedroom modern villas, meticulously designed to meet SDA standards in the Robust category. They will house three NDIS participants and three Onsite Overnight Assistance (OOA).

Built by Cloudbreak WA, the properties are constructed in double brickwork with polycarbonate windows to minimise potential harm. The homes also contain a polycarbonate screen for TV protection on the wall, are wheelchair accessible with wide doorways, and have emergency power backup, among other features.

Each villa boasts modern, light-filled interiors, with private ensuites to every bedroom. The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area create an airy and light atmosphere. Doors open to a personalised veranda for outdoor seating and large private gardens with more than enough room for a nest swing.

📸 Debbie Collins Photography

September 17, 2025 In News

Regional Retirement Communities Easing the Aged Care Buden

More and more we are finding that upgrades to country retirement communities is another viable solution to the problem of inequitable access to aged care in regional areas discussed by some of Australia’s leading CEO’s in the latest Australian Ageing Agenda . As the Retirement Living Council found in its report Better Housing for Better Health you can take a lot of pressure off the stretched aged care sector by encouraging more ageing in place in retirement villages. The combination of accessible housing retrofits with innovations in healthcare delivery can make a big difference in regional communities struggling to provide aged care.

August 25, 2025 In News

Armadale in the News

It was wonderful to see our latest Specialist Disability Accommodation project featured in Perth Now. Designed for Habilitas, this Robust development was built for those with neurodiverse requirements, such as autism.

Read the full article here.