Ryde Redevelopment Interior Design
As part of the redevelopment, Ryde Hospital staff will benefit from a thoughtfully designed hospital interior that reflects the local identity and values. This work sits within the Arts and Health Strategy, shaped by the vision ‘A Place to Belong.’
The strategy is inspired by the hospital’s location beside the Blue Gum High Forest and by Ryde’s history as a place of care for the local community. By embedding thoughtful interior design into the new hospital, the redevelopment aims to create spaces that foster belonging, connection and shared identity. The interior design package, developed by Studio STH, is guided by Connecting with Country framework and four key principles:
1. Human-centred design – a place for the community to heal, gather and pause (‘A Healing Beacon connecting High and Low Country’). 2. Safe and inclusive healing environments – spaces for all. 3. Strong connections to nature – spaces with a strong connection to outdoor environments and daylight 4. Moments of surprise – tangible, unexpected moments built into the user experience.
The colour palette has been directly drawn from the Blue Gum High Forest, reinforcing connection to place and embed the healing power of Country within the hospital’s fabrics and finishes. Colours will also play a practical role, supporting wayfinding by distinguishing different areas of the hospital such as floor levels, inpatient units etc. Interior design elements will include specifications for finishes such as flooring, furniture, fixtures, paint and surface materials like carpet and vinyl. An Arts and Culture Working Group has been established for the project to help guide this process. The working group involves community and staff members using a co-design approach to help ensure that future spaces are calm, inclusive and healing. What does this mean for staff?
When the new hospital building opens, staff will be working in an environment carefully designed to reduce stress, improve wellbeing and create a sense of belonging. Interior design elements are just one way the project is delivering welcoming and restorative spaces for all who come through the doors.
Keep an eye on the upcoming General Managers Forum for an update on the arts program including a glimpse at the new colour palette.
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