Nga Taiohi: Kenepuru Hospital

Posted by Celia Biggs / 15 June 2016

Kenepuru - Mental Health Facility - CCDHB

C&CDHB’s existing youth mental health facility is part of the established Kenepuru public hospital in Porirua. C&CDHB commissioned CCM Architects to design and document their new mental health facility at Kenepuru. 

Their existing mental health facility at Kenepuru Hospital comprises two units named Rangitahi and Hikatea. This new third unit: Nga Taiohi Youth Forensic Unit, will extend to the south-east of the existing facility.

The scheme involves a new extension to the south-east of the existing buildings, with internal links to the existing buildings enabling sharing of common spaces such as classrooms, interview spaces and an all-weather gymnasium. 

This facility will play a unique role in providing national mental health services for some of the most critical youth mental health clients in New Zealand.  This project required fast-track design and building processes, and demands robust materials and security appropriate to the level of care required for these clients.

Check out the Healtcare Projects page for some more images of the project.

  The project consists of the following components:

• Whanau Admissions Room
• Six bed Youth Forensic wing
• Two bed Youth Female wing
• Two bed Admissions wing
• Lounges, dining, kitchens and ablutions areas
• Staff base, treatment room, staff facilities
• Shared Education Classrooms
• Shared Occupational Therapy rooms
• Interview and therapy spaces
• Sensory Modulation Room
• An all-weather gymnasium
• Secure outdoor courtyards
• Covered links from the existing buildings