At MSK Architects, we design healthcare environments that support patient wellbeing, clinical efficiency and medical innovation. Our leadership brings international experience in hospital design, research facilities and community healthcare buildings, including contributions to major projects such as the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in Queensland.
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Healthcare architecture requires a careful balance between clinical functionality, patient wellbeing, medical technology and long-term adaptability. At MSK Architects, our leadership team brings extensive international experience in the design of hospitals, medical research facilities and community healthcare centres.
We believe healthcare environments should support both clinical excellence and human experience. Our approach focuses on clear spatial organisation, efficient clinical workflows, and calm, welcoming environments that contribute positively to patient recovery and staff wellbeing.
Our experience spans large tertiary hospitals, biomedical research facilities, healthcare competitions and community medical centres, contributing to projects across Australia and internationally.
The leadership of MSK Architects has participated in a number of successful architectural design competitions for healthcare and research facilities, demonstrating strong expertise in hospital planning, medical research environments and patient-focused healthcare architecture.
Notable competition results include:
These competition bids explored innovative approaches to clinical planning, integration of research and treatment facilities, and patient-centred hospital environments.
As Senior Design Architect, Sandor contributed to the design bid for the $2.05 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital as part of BDP’s overseas design team within the SALUS consortium.
The project represents one of Australia’s largest regional hospital developments and forms the centrepiece of the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct. The hospital delivers a major tertiary teaching facility providing advanced medical services, research environments and integrated clinical care for the rapidly growing Sunshine Coast region.
The design focused on creating a modern healthcare campus integrating patient care, teaching and research, while supporting efficient clinical workflows and a high-quality environment for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
Sandor also worked on the $1.1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) located within Melbourne’s Parkville Biomedical Precinct, one of Australia’s most significant healthcare and research developments.
Completed in 2016, the VCCC is a world-class centre dedicated to cancer treatment, research, education and clinical trials. The facility brings together leading institutions including the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne Health and the University of Melbourne, creating a highly integrated environment where clinicians and researchers collaborate closely.
The approximately 130,000 m² facility accommodates a wide range of clinical and research functions, including:
The building was designed to encourage collaboration between clinicians and researchers, accelerating innovation in cancer treatment while providing a supportive and welcoming environment for patients and families.
MSK’s leadership also brings experience in community health facility design, an essential component of accessible healthcare infrastructure.
Paul designed the Lawson Health Centre in association with Dr. Norman Edwards, delivering a modern community healthcare facility serving the Blue Mountains region. The centre provides flexible clinical spaces, consulting rooms and support facilities designed to support integrated primary care services while creating a welcoming and accessible environment for patients and healthcare professionals.
This experience complements MSK’s expertise across both major hospital projects and smaller community healthcare facilities, providing a comprehensive understanding of healthcare environments at multiple scales.
