Christchurch Eye Surgery wins awards

Christchurch Eye Surgery wins awards

Christchurch Eye Surgery has won an excellence award in the Property Council of New Zealand’s annual awards held at the Vector Arena in Auckland, the fifth award the purpose-built ophthalmic day surgical facility has won this year.

Christchurch Eye was entered in the Warren and Mahoney Special Purpose Property section and Chief Judge John Dunn said that the building, which is located on a corner site in a residential area, was of a scale and design that responded to the residential context in which it sat.

“It provides a pleasant experience for both surgery staff and clients, rather than a more typical surgery unit,” he said.

Christchurch Eye was designed by Wilson and Hill Architects and project-managed and built by Leighs Construction. It was opened in June 2014 and has two operating theatres especially equipped with the latest ophthalmic surgery technology and equipment.

Other awards Christchurch Eye Surgery have won include a gold medal in the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards and a National Category winner in the health section in the same awards. It has also won a Canterbury Institute of Architects award and a local Merivale Precinct Award.

Dr Rebecca Stack, a director of Christchurch Eye Surgery, said that the Property Council Award was most satisfying because it also took into consideration economic sustainability, financial viability and customer satisfaction as well as design and functionality.

“While we were looking to establish a world-class facility as far as design and equipment was concerned, it was equally important to create something that was as far removed from a hospital-like setting as possible. We wanted to create an environment for our patients when they are recovering similar to their own living rooms, and the feedback says we have done that and more.

“We were also mindful of our residential neighbourhood and while the building is not a villa, it is cedar clad and we have retained the beautiful trees and lawns. It is a very peaceful environment.”

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