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CANCER CARE PORTFOLIO
BSA LifeStructures
UNC Rex Cancer Center
BSA LifeStructures
UCHealth Cancer Center - Highlands Ranch
RALEIGH, N.C.
By supporting the emotional journey
of those affected by cancer, the UNC Rex
Cancer Center CONQUERS CANCER
TOGETHER. The community-centric
and comprehensive approach treats the
body, mind, and spirit of cancer patients
and their caregivers. Traditional clinics,
medical oncology, and radiation therapy are
combined with non-traditional therapies
to enhance the quality of life: acupuncture,
support groups, massage, art, music, yoga,
and spiritual care.
The design balances effective and functional
treatment spaces with open and
supportive community spaces. The design
team engaged with the UNC Rex Patient and
Family Advisory Council throughout the
design process. The Council provided critical
feedback that helped inform some of the
design decisions.
DESIGN TEAM
BSA LifeStructures
(architecture, interior
design, operational
planning, medical
equipment planning,
master planning and
simulation services);
RMF Engineering (MEP
engineering and fire
protection); Lynch Mykins
Structural Engineers, PC
(structural engineering);
Brasfield & Gorrie
(contractor)
CONTACT
Melanie Harris
mharris@
bsalifestructures.com
(317) 819-7878
bsalifestructures.com
Nurse stations and infusion bays are designed to maximize nurse performance, as
these are areas where staff spend much of their time. Photo: © Caleb Tkach, AIAP
HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO.
The exterior design and client branding compliments facilities across
Blue Ridge Road, connecting the two campuses.
Neutral colors, wood tones, and calming sky accents contribute to a feeling of
calm for patients undergoing treatment. Photo: © Caleb Tkach, AIAP
Infusion bays feature half-walls between the chairs so that patients have a little bit of a separation
but still have that ability to feel connected to others. Photo: © Caleb Tkach, AIAP
The new UCHealth Cancer Center -
Highlands Ranch facility is part of a 100-acre
mixed use development, where physicians,
staff, and family can now efficiently travel to
and from the Cancer Center/MOB, which
improves workflow. BSA utilized the same
proprietary metric-based design process
used to create a series of five ambulatory
prototypes to develop the program of this
project. The prototype design allows growth
flexibility and rapid market penetration,
while addressing changes within the delivery
of care. A sense of community is seen
throughout the facility by using art sourced
from local Colorado artists, and mountain
views can be seen throughout the facility.
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DESIGN TEAM
BSA LifeStructures
(architect of record -
Caner Center and MOB);
Affiliated Engineers (AEI)
(MEP engineering);
Gallun Snow (interior
designer); Mortenson
Construction (contractor)
CONTACT
Melanie Harris
mharris@
bsalifestructures.com
(317) 819-7878
bsalifestructures.com

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