The success of Western Australia’s new housing plan for seniors will depend on the housing system embracing innovation in the design and delivery of age-friendly communities, according to a leading designer of retirement villages and age-care facilities. “It’s great that smart design is central to Western Australia’s new five-year plan
Our aged care project Italian Aged Care had its official opening on the weekend, comprising of a short mass and tour of the completed facility. Members of the community, staff and Board attended along with a few special guests, including the Abruzzese Emigrant Association of
The good news in a key population outlook for Western Australia, is that a return to higher long-term growth rates is expected soon. However, WA is ageing faster than expected and the disability sector is looming large in both a social and business sense. Structural change in population
We would like to congratulate Pindan for winning 'Best Aged Care Building ($10-$20 million)' for Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care at the 2019 MBA Excellence in Construction Awards! We are proud to be part of the team for this wonderful aged care home. You
For the fifth of a series of 3-question interviews with KPA team members, to help you get to know us all a bit better, Sally Jones (SJ) interviewed Libby Pracilio (LP). For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting her, Libby is an Associate Director
For the fourth of a series of 3-question interviews with KPA team members, to help you get to know us all a bit better, Sheridan New (SN) interviewed Sally Jones (SJ). For those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting her, Sally is an Associate Architect
At KPA Architects we are constantly expanding our knowledge and design base that we are now able to undertake Livable Housing Australia (LHA) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects and assessments. Associate Architect Jessica Clarkson leads our SDA knowledge and designs, and Clare Paterson is our accredited
Communities expect a lot more from the design, furnishing and maintenance of aged care centres, which is finally being recognised in new laws covering the sector. From 1 July 2019, the physical environment that aged-care services are delivered in residential care, respite and day therapy centres in Australia, will be
Exciting to see our Opal Treeby Aged Care project kick off on site with a turning of the sod ceremony yesterday! The sod turning honours were done by Daymon Joseph from Opal Aged Care WA, Mayor Logan Howlett of the City of Cockburn and Member for
WINNER | KPA Architects are proud to announce our project Koh-I-Noor Contemporary Aged Care received Winner for ‘Aged Care Project of the Year’ at the 7th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards 2019! A wonderful achievement by all and we would like to congratulate and thank the