Veterinary Clinic, Hillside

Veterinary Clinic, Hillside

Wurundjeri Country

We were given a unique opportunity to apply passive solar design principles used in the client’s residential project completed a few years earlier to their business premises.

Located on a busy stretch of the Melton Highway, the Brimbank Veterinary Clinic achieves visibility through its large entrance canopy. The canopy also acts as a surface to harvest water, which is then used for the pet washing service adjacent to the entry.

Operable clerestory windows located in and between the consultancy rooms provide an abundance of natural light and warmth while also allowing for the passive ventilation of odours, a priority requirement in any veterinary clinic.

The result is a warm, spacious and highly functional building that allows staff to perform at their best while also providing a pleasurable experience for pets and their owners.

Photographer: Emma Cross