Healthcare Fabric, Wall Covering & Acoustics
‘White Coat Syndrome‘ is a condition where a patients anxiety, along with pulse rate and blood pressure, is elevated when in a clinical setting. It is more to do with the unnerving stark interior of the space, not just the practitioners clothing.
Attractive, comforting furnishing textiles certainly play a big part in achieving those outcomes!
Materialised specialise in this very art. You can read more about why ‘what we do matters’ with examples of our positive impact on healthcare design over on the blog.
Read more about our Aged Care, Hospital and Medical & Wellbeing furnishing solutions.
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At Materialised, we’re proud to partner with like-minded companies that share our vision for enhancing interior environments, especially when it comes to retirement design. One such partnership is with Crown Furniture, specialists in Australian-made, fit-for-purpose furniture for the aged care and retirement living sectors. At Keyton’s Kingfisher Grove, just 7km from Penrith’s CBD, residents enjoy … continue reading
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When it comes to residential care design, every surface matters, especially the ones we touch. At the newly opened waterfront wing of Uniting AgeWell Strathaven, Crown Furniture and Materialised have come together to craft a setting that redefines aged care living through elegant, purpose-driven design. Launched in January 2025, this 52-bed Residential Aged Care development … continue reading
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Furniture Options selected colourful wayfinding textiles for the upholstery of their Fenebel furniture at the new Retirees Salter Point aged care facility in WA. Embracing a New Orleans architectural style characterised by hanging baskets and arches, the facility spans two levels and offers 120 beds across 112 rooms, including 8 double rooms for couples. “We … continue reading
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HammondCare’s newest dementia village design, at Daw Park in Adelaide, sets a new standard in home-like design that helps improve quality of life for people living with dementia. HammondCare Daw Park is a purpose-built village for people requiring specialised dementia care. Modelled on a regular family household, Daw Park’s small cottages are uniquely designed to … continue reading
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Health facility design at its best, The George Centre is a brand new specialised private maternity & surgical hospital in Gledswood Hill, Sydney, with 10,000m2 of floor space. The new build was completed in July 2023. One of the most innovative health facilities in Sydney, the 57-bed private hospital boasts 2 endoscopy suites, 5 operating theatres and … continue reading
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Person-centred design in an aged care facility emphasises the utmost importance of tailoring care to meet the unique needs and preferences of each resident. It encompasses a holistic approach that focuses on promoting wellbeing and maintaining the dignity of older adults. The Anglicare Roden Cutler Lodge facility in Gordon creates an environment that fosters meaningful … continue reading
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Well-designed residential aged care facilities that evoke a sense of home are of utmost importance for several reasons. Firstly, they provide a comfortable and familiar environment for elderly residents, promoting a sense of belonging and security. By incorporating elements like cosy living spaces, personalised decor, and communal areas reminiscent of a home, these facilities create … continue reading
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For aged care design, Order & Grace’s ethos is primarily to create a ‘home.’ It is fit-for-purpose but with a real sense of warmth to welcome residents. Fairlea Aged Care at Rosehill was completed in April 2021 and Order & Grace focussed on several design elements: Colour and texture A carefully curated selection of furnishings … continue reading
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Antimicrobial properties are more important than ever and were a key selection for the upholstery in the multi-disciplinary Somerset Private Hospital in Penrith. The Brief Working with the Crown Furniture team, the brief was to create a comfortable, functional space that reflected the hospital’s mission and branding. “It was essential that the design reflected the … continue reading
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The Brief. Woburn Apartments offers retirees boutique apartment living in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Completed in 2018 the development has 86 apartments of one-, two- and three-bedrooms. Shared spaces include reception, two bars, a lounge, library, hairdresser, theatre, art and craft room, conservatory, snooker room, bowls area and dining room. Interior designers Honour Creative were … continue reading
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This is aged care design that truly creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels at home. Located in Sydney’s South West, Catholic Healthcare Holy Spirit Casula brings the outdoors in through light, materials, pattern, texture, colour, space and community. In fact, the driving force behind designer Caroline Hjorth’s work is biophilia. The Brief. Working with … continue reading
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Located close to the centre of Melbourne, Uniting Agewell Preston is a new, state-of-the-art aged care facility providing “an environment of choice, empowerment and wellness” for its 104 residents. Comfortable and spacious this new build is stylish and practical, with fit-for-purpose furniture handcrafted by Crown Furniture throughout. Materialised Products Key for practicality in aged care … continue reading
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The House of Saint Hilarion in Seaton was one of the first projects to feature our Jimmy Pike collection. Upholstery fabric, which also included our Premium Designer Lynne Tanner, was selected by the aged care facility with design assistance by Crown Furniture. The Brief. The decade-old Italian style aged care facility required a contemporary update … continue reading
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The Brief. This sophisticated aged care facility, home to 100 residents as well as a dementia unit for 16, required warm textures and organic shapes to create a sense of comfort and optimism. With in-house design expertise, Crown Furniture selected a neutral colour palette, with layers of bold floral pops of colour to create a … continue reading
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The Brief. This project is in Bentley, WA and the Architects were CCN WA, along with assistance from Defiddes Design regarding dementia-specific needs for their clients. Each floor utilises colour for ‘way finding’ which helps not only the residents but also family members with direction via the colour coding. These beautiful seating booths are located at the … continue reading
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The Brief. With aged Australians projected to reach 22% of the population by 2057 and Baby Boomers demanding aged care facility design to be contemporary, comfortable, technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing it is no wonder we are seeing some incredible designs in this sector. As cited in a recent report by Australian Design Review, the … continue reading
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The Brief. Heavy drapery, sheers and quilted bedspreads were selected for Bolton Clarke Galleon Gardens residential aged care community in Queensland. Materialised Products Resident Rooms: Quilted bedspreads using a WeaveUp design on Zircon Zem base cloth. Sheers using a custom print on Erges. Sitting Room: Custom print on Monte. The Team & Credits Client: Bolton … continue reading
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The Brief. This grand heritage-listed building in Fortitude Valley accommodates 53 Catholic Healthcare residents. Materialised Products Our WeaveUp textile design tool was used here to great effect by the designers of this fabulous aged care facility! Hush acoustic Midnight fabric was selected for light reduction drapery. The Team & Credits Designer: Bickerton Masters Furniture: Crown … continue reading
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The Brief. Presbyterian Aged Care wanted to dress their new stylish lobby with beautiful sheers and requested that they have acoustic properties to reduce unwanted noise in this large open space. From the outset, the intention was to deliver a leading facility for Presbyterian Aged Care, with 100 aged care suites and 14 independent living … continue reading
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The Brief. BlueCross Ivanhoe sets a high standard of aged care services in Melbourne’s North Eastern suburbs. This residence features 178 large single rooms each with a private ensuite, as well as a cafe, cinema, beauty salon and luxurious indoor living spaces and much more: all delivered to the exceptional standard for which BlueCross is known. Our … continue reading
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The Brief. Our Victorian team worked on the proposal via Redback Procurement who wanted a selection of fabrics which were cost effective and worked in the geographical location. Materialised Products Lea Sage on Zircon Zem. Sara Berrenson Sundial, Garden on Zircon Zem Stone. Vista Quarry. Crypton Cover Cloth Cyan & Crypton Cover Cloth Navel. Artisan … continue reading
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The Brief. Our Melbourne team worked with CHT Architects on creating something natural for the lush geographical location and colours suitable for the residents. Materialised Products Grand Sierra Crypton Heather, Stone Crypton Gabriel, Pelican Loop Lagoon on Crypton Aria Snow Hot Off The Press Artisan Lagoon, Artisan Jute & Artisan Autumn on Zircon Zem P/Kaufmann … continue reading
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