FDC was engaged by Ronald McDonald House to design and construct a new 13,000sqm facility in Westmead. The new proposed development provides a place for families to stay while their children are being treated at Westmead Children’s Hospital.  This involved the design and construction of a new four-storey brick veneer building, communal areas and a basement carpark. The internal communal areas include commercial and family kitchens coupled with a large dining area, an administration office and expansive play/learning areas. There is a large external communal deck for functions and leisure activities that includes play equipment and a barbecue area.  Multiple features of the project include 60 spacious rooms for accommodation with both bedroom and bathroom facilities. Fifteen rooms are fully self-contained with kitchen and laundry facilities. The stairs and corridors are tastefully finished in multiple colours. Stained glass windows feature at the end of the corridors. An outstanding fireplace is situated in one communal area.  The construction difficulties that were encountered were the encapsulation of asbestos-contaminated materials and the running of in-ground services through unknown underground obstructions.  The sheer significance of this project and the compelling communal spirit was epitomised by FDC through integrity and innovation. FDC’s determination to succeed ultimately contributed to the project’s successful completion under budget, ahead of schedule and with exemplary quality, complementing its bespoke and beautiful design.