The art and science of compassionate care

Patients need an environment that soothes and reflects the highest quality of care, to reduce fear and anxiety. We design spaces that support compassionate care—comfortable, with varied seating options, soothing color palettes, artwork, and access to views, daylight, and gardens. We provide spaces for interaction with fellow patients, as well as rooms with complete privacy. We know that choice and connection to nature makes infusion therapy a little less intimidating.

My passion is engaging with our clients, synthesising their needs and opportunities into a convergence of form, function, and beauty.

David Martin Vice President, Design Director, Buildings

Li Ka Shing Centre, The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute

This is a flagship facility for enhanced translational research located on Addenbrooke’s medical campus. The design supports multi-disciplinary collaboration between research groups and clinicians. Four generous open lab spaces were conceived as studios and linked together by a series of meeting room and write-up areas. The architectural inspiration came from Corpus Christi College in the nearby historic quarter of University of Cambridge. Read More

UCSF Precision Cancer Medicine Building

The Precision Cancer Medicine Building solves a complex puzzle for UCSF at the Mission Bay Campus by consolidating UCSF’s current solid tumor practices. In addition to clinic space for most cancers, it houses chemotherapy infusion, radiology, pathology, radiation oncology, blood draw, a patient resource center, and support services. The design integrates research and clinical care and encourage collaboration between researchers and medical teams. Read More

Hefei Particle Therapy Medical Center

Designing the first in-patient cancer treatment hospital with heavy carbon atoms took creativity. The 350,000 square foot, three-building complex would be built in two phases: the proton cancer hospital and then the hotel and carbon center. Our design ensures efficient patient and staff circulation to and within the facility and patient privacy. Hefei City is now the first city in China to provide this new, very powerful treatment method. Read More
Design for cancer care that drives toward healthier futures for all
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We’ve contributed compassionate design to over 120 cancer care projects.
Our cancer facilities are continually recognized for achieving excellence in care delivery and design.
Modern Healthcare placed us third in their Top 45 Architecture Firms ranking in 2021.

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Architecture We create spaces that are engaging and uplifting, that contribute to our collective sense of health and well-being, and encourage the sustainable stewardship of our communities.
Interior Design As humans, we spend a significant portion of our daily lives inside. We believe our emotional and physical well-being is dramatically impacted by the places where we live, work, and play.
Buildings Engineering With decades of innovation and experience under our belts we’re engineering a promising future leveraging the best in building systems, technology, energy analysis, and sustainable performance.
Lean Design & Consulting With our knowledge of 3P process and our multi-disciplinary teams, use of multi-scale mockups and real time operational enactments, we help you build or repurpose your facility to eliminate inefficiency.
Sustainability & Building Performance We blend art and science to help clients realize the full potential of their projects in terms of life cycle cost, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, human health, and wellness.
Landscape Architecture Whether it's an urban park, a restored wetland, an athletic complex, or a waterfront destination--through analysis, planning, and design, we create inspired landscapes that reflect context and user needs.
Urban Planning & Design Our plans help harness the forces reshaping North American communities. We create places that are authentic, green, walkable, connected and diverse.  
Lighting Design We're illuminating the promise of place by creating visually dynamic lighting environments that enhance forms, colors, and textures to reveal architecture’s beauty.
Physical Security Intelligent design. Inventive solutions. When it comes to protecting critical assets, our physical security design specialists are with you every step of the way.
Digital Practice Technology is reshaping the way we approach design. Our digital practice team helps us push the boundaries of practice, leveraging the power of technology to deliver transformational results for our clients.
Commissioning & Validation We consider building systems a performing art—to us, success lies in an opening day where there are no operational surprises.
Visioning. Brands. Experiences. We create tangible, experiential, and memorable places. Transformative experiences that enhance real estate values and bring people back to a place again and again.
Alternative Project Delivery We provide Alternate Project Delivery (APD) that delivers significant added value in the form of earlier project delivery, reduced environmental impacts, and lowered capital and operating costs.

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