Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Chestnut Hill

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Both floors\nare linked by a central communicating stair that minimizes elevator travel. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022The plan is\nwell-organized and circulation easily flows between zones. The jury liked how\nthe communicating stair was integrated into the design.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Adapting the existing retail building presented the team with\nnumerous physical challenges. Yet despite its unusual and irregular structural\ngrid, the new program is clearly and efficiently organized. Daylight now guides\ncirculation across the large and deep floorplate, and a sun-filled atrium,\nwhich once divided the space, links radial forms to shape intimate care groups.\nSunlight also animates the patient waiting and circulation areas, where iconic\nnew skylight enclosures cast dappled shadows."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a strong renovation project that adapted a challenging\nretail space into an accessible and light-filled clinic. The jury loved how the\nprogramming was pushed to the periphery to take advantage of views and\nintroduce light into the primary spaces.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The overarching design was guided throughout by themes of shelter,\nlight, and connectivity, and each decision was weighed against its ability to\nreinforce those concepts. Recognizing that a cancer diagnosis and subsequent\ntreatment are among the most stressful and challenging periods for patients and\ntheir caregivers, the team ensured that each element of the facility remained\npatient focused. To veer far from a sterile clinical experience, the team\nincorporated soft sculptural soffits and reception desks and eased corners and\nnursing stations to evoke a gentle touch. Along with a series of tactile\nnatural elements, these features help create a sheltered patient experience. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Providing cancer care can pose risks to the staff, so this project\nexceeds all established environmental protection standards, including\nadditional levels of radiation protection at the facility\u2019s imaging devices and\naugmented air containment systems in its compounding pharmacies. Since opening\nin January 2021, patient surveys have revealed a high level of satisfaction, often\nciting access to daylight and views. In addition, more staff than anticipated\nhave requested assignment to the facility. "]]]]},"title":"Project highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining\nprinciples of good design in the 21st century. 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It is provided for informational purposes only.\nProviding this material does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AIA\nof any of the information. AIA bears no responsibility for the accuracy,\nlegality, or content of this information. Please use at your own discretion. "]]]]},"title":"Framework for Design Excellence metrics"}]