Cancer centers

Located just south of Asheville, North Carolina, the Hope Women’s Cancer Center renovation transforms a 25,500-SF outpatient oncology facility into a bright, calming environment aligned with contemporary healing standards. The interiors approach focused on “rolling out the red carpet” for patients by creating a dignified, patient-centered experience while improving privacy and supporting staff wellness and efficiency. Sean Busher Sean Busher A primary goal was to replace dark, dated finishes and corridor motifs with a timeless aesthetic that appeals to adult female patients and reflects local craftsman influence. The refreshed design re-centers the environment on calmness, warmth, and clarity: a bright, fresh pa... More

To modernize its flagship location, Atrium Health partnered with Little to consolidate their outpatient services into a single multi-specialty center adjacent to the 247-bed Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital.  Levine Children’s is one of North Carolina’s leading providers of multispecialty pediatric care, delivers over 703,000 primary care visits and 481,000 specialty care visits annually. The muti-specialty center master plan is centered on providing multidisciplinary spaces to care for patients with complex medical needs.  Project guiding principles are to enhance staff efficiency, create an interactive and intuitive environment, and consolidate the patient and family experience. The Torrey Hemby Cente... More

The Danish Centre for Particle Therapy at the new Aarhus University Hospital is the most advanced radiation therapy centre in Denmark. There are only a few similar buildings in the world, making this new Danish treatment option quite unique – and pioneering in the field of cancer treatment. Laura Stamer Laura Stamer Laura Stamer The building project aimed to allow the exterior reflect the interior. The overall expression of both the facades and buildings is designed to reflect the hospital’s function, and to convey the story of precision at the heart of radiation therapy as a form of treatment. Laura Stamer Laura Stamer Optimal functionalityThe hospital was designed from the inside out. With a strong f... More

HED designed the St. Joseph’s Judy Dow Alexander Cancer Center Addition located in Ypsilanti, Michigan to create more space for the program's expanding needs. This cancer care expansion was designed to provide a space suited for evolving research and education in oncology while also accommodating the facility’s significant patient population expansion in recent years. Serving as a clear landmark on the campus, the glass curtainwall design was created to stand out and provide natural lighting throughout the facility. This design denotes its independent identity while the steel structure and interior brick still seamlessly connect it to the core of the surrounding campus. Upon entry into the main atrium, a large glass skylight p... More