Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery
Education, Health + Research
Melbourne, Australia
St Vincent's Hospital
Project 2017 – 2025
About this project
Research is often hidden behind doors. The Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD) was designed to do the opposite.
Bringing together the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, University of Melbourne, Australian Catholic University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology and research institutes, St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research and Bionics Institute under one roof, ACMD showcases the power of translational research and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The project creates opportunities for discovery to move more seamlessly from laboratory to patient care, while making the research process visible and accessible to the wider community.
DCM was appointed Principal Consultant for ACMD including specialist laboratory planning to initially deliver the Feasibility Study leading to the submission of the Business Case to Government and associated stakeholders.
The facility accommodates advanced laboratories, shared research platforms, biofabrication and workshop facilities, industry and start-up spaces, and education and conference facilities.
ACMD is a landmark building designed to attract and retain biomedical expertise in Victoria. It also acts as a gateway to central Melbourne, the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Campus and Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
In association with L2D.
