Woodlands Health Campus (WHC), Singapore’s largest integrated hospital in the north to date, has begun to open in phases. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung graced its soft opening accompanied by SAA Deputy CEO Michael Leong and members of the project team.

Since winning the design competition for WHC, SAA has focused on creating a sanctuary that harnesses nature's healing power, in the role of lead consultant.

With its soft opening on 22 December 2023, WHC has opened up 40 community hospital beds, together with some specialist and rehabilitation services. The campus aims to be fully operational by May 2024，with a total of up to 1,800 beds.

The campus covers 7.66 hectares, or the equivalent of 11 football fields. SAA designed Woodlands Health Campus (WHC) as a single, seamless campus facility comprising six blocks and providing comprehensive medical care for the local community — housing an integrated Acute and Community Hospital (ACH), a Specialist Outpatient Clinic (SOC) building, and a Long-Term Care Facility (LTC). The campus’ total floor area is approximately 246,800 square metres.

The design for WHC is guided by a spirit of sharing, close collaboration in establishing processes, and a desire to instil a sense of togetherness within the campus. SAA Architects’ scheme for WHC not only challenges typical planning norms for healthcare facilities, but plans for it to become a design exemplar for future healthcare developments in Singapore and the region. WHC will be a physical environment that provides support for healthcare facilities, and a series of compelling places to promote wellbeing and belonging.