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Teachers Health Fund
Our Work
About Teachers Health Fund
Surry Hills, NSW | 1000 sqm 2 Levels | Healthcare / Corporate
- Scope Design & Construct – Dental and Optical Fitout
- Scope: Concept Design & Construction Documentation – Head Office
DB Projects were engaged by Teachers Health Fund to deliver a multi-stage design and fitout project at their Surry Hills
Client Brief
The Client Brief
Teachers Health Fund required a staged approach to upgrade their facilities while maintaining day-to-day operations. The brief was to:
Upgrade the existing dental and optical facilities to improve functionality and patient experience
Deliver the works with minimal disruption to staff and members
Design a future-ready head office to support business growth
Incorporate flexible workspaces, training facilities, and innovation-focused areas
Key Challenges
Ground Floor Dental & Optical Fitout
Stage 1 involved the renovation of the dental and optical facilities located on the ground floor.
DB Projects delivered the full scope from design and documentation through to construction and fitout execution.
Key considerations included:
- Upgrading clinical layouts to improve workflow and patient circulation
- Ensuring healthcare, accessibility, and BCA compliance
- Coordinating works within an active building environment
- Improving finishes, lighting, and joinery to create a contemporary, welcoming space
Our Solution
The completed fitout delivered refreshed clinical environments that enhanced both staff efficiency and member experience.
Smart Impact
Head Office Design
Stage 2 focused on the design of a new Level 1 corporate headquarters to support Teachers Health Fund’s growing team. The design was developed to create a flexible, adaptable workplace capable of evolving with the organisation.
Key elements included:
- Open-plan work areas to support collaboration
- Dedicated training rooms for staff development
- An innovation centre designed to foster creativity and future initiatives
- Space planning to accommodate ongoing business growth
DB Projects delivered the full concept design and detailed documentation, providing a robust framework for future fitout delivery.
The Outcome
The staged approach allowed Teachers Health Fund to upgrade both healthcare and corporate environments in a coordinated, efficient manner.
Stage 1 delivered modernised clinical spaces that improved functionality and member experience, while Stage 2 established a scalable workplacedesignthat supports long-term organisational growth and innovation.
Together, the two stages reflect a considered, future-focused approach to workplace and healthcare design within a single head office environment.
