The Victorian Heart Hospital has been awarded Australia’s top property honour at the Property Council of Australia’s Innovation & Excellence Awards, named the Australian Development of the Year 2024, for its stunning heart-themed design and innovative construction.
Australia’s first state-of-the-art specialist cardiac hospital, nominated by John Holland, also took home the award for Best Public Building.
Director of the Victorian Heart Hospital and Monash Victorian Heart Institute, Professor Stephen Nicholls congratulated the team who designed and built the hospital.
“It’s a privilege to provide world-class healthcare and undertake world-leading research in the Victorian Heart Hospital,” said Professor Nicholls.
“While we hope our extensive efforts to prevent heart disease will reduce the risk of an emergency visit to hospital, there is an amazing facility ready to support those who need life-saving care.”
Property Council Chief Executive Mike Zorbas said the project represents the property industry at its best: innovative, community-oriented and a model of design excellence.
“The Victorian Heart Hospital, designed as a “hospital-in-a-park” with a distinctive weathered steel façade and heart themed design elements, is a glorious winner,” Mr Zorbas said.
“This hospital is a vitally important piece of social infrastructure for Victorians. The John Holland team can be justly proud of this flagship community asset.”
