KING EDWARD VIII STAFF RESIDENCE RENOVATIONS

It is no small task pulling a building back from this state of dereliction. This renovation project for the staff residence for King Edward VIII Hospital, the largest public hospital in KZN, was completed in 2 phases, adding back valuable on-site accommodation for nurses and doctors employed at the hospital itself.

As a component of the Department of Health’s Hospital Revitalization Programme, this renovation project comprised

• 5 x 5-storey residential blocks with individual rooms leading onto shared lounge, kitchen and bathroom for every 8 residents.

• laundry facilities

• training and classroom facilities

• the main hospital kitchen

• dining room

• a multi-functional hall for sports, events and training

• chapel

• tennis courts and full size swimming pool

Architectural work commenced in 1999 under Markewicz English, later working in association with Larry English, all phases were finally completed in 2014, ably executed by Dezzo Projects.

Project date: completed 2014