Engineering Cancer Care and Research Facilities

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At WSP, we understand the unique challenges of this rapidly evolving field and the constant innovation that it requires from design teams. These might be accommodating state-of-the-art technologies alongside complementary therapies, or creating places that meet the highest clinical standards and infection control requirements while offering a warm, supportive and welcome environments to patients and their families.

Our global teams are proud to be working on projects that are among the world’s most sophisticated buildings dedicated to cancer care and research.

"Cancer treatments are constantly evolving, so it’s vital that facilities are designed to be resilient and flexible to accommodate new equipment, technologies and care models as they advance."

Kevin Cassidy
Global Healthcare Lead

What makes a world-class cancer care facility?

UCI Medical Center Irvine, California, USA

Healing environments

We help clients maximize the effectiveness of cancer treatments by designing healthcare and research settings that actively promote hygiene, infection control, security and wellbeing. They are never just a building. They are places where patients can feel safe and nurtured. Places that support healthcare providers to work at their very best, and where scientists can work effectively and safely, giving them the best chance of making breakthrough discoveries.

Positive experiences

We never lose sight of the patient journey and work closely with healthcare staff and patient representatives to design supportive buildings that are accessible, user-friendly and comfortable for people at all stages of treatment. The smallest detail can make a difference, from unimpeded views of nature to ergonomic room design, and lighting systems that compliment the natural light flowing into the building.

Oncology Institute of Nimes Copyright Michel Beauvais Associates

Oncology Institute of Nîmes, France

Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre, Australia

Efficiency and performance

Meeting the growing demand for cancer care and research facilities involves making the most effective use of limited resources. As experts in sustainable design and smart buildings, our engineers know how to create robust, high-performing buildings and services that are cost-effective to operate. From minimizing energy and water use without compromising on patient safety, to adapting to changing environmental conditions and decarbonizing healthcare facilities and operations.

Future-ready facilities

Cancer care is one of the most technologically advanced fields of medicine, encompassing a diverse range of specialized equipment for diagnosis, treatment and research. We incorporate innovations in building design, services and technology to create state-of-the-art facilities that support patients, staff and researchers – with flexibility built-in to accommodate future technology and modality changes.

Sahlgrenska Cancer Centre, Sweden

Discover our Cancer Care Facilities projects

Healthcare Engineering Projects - Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Cente

Dallas, USA

Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center

Expanded clinic offers world-class cancer care

olivia-newton-john-dusk-wellness-research-centre-cancer-Australia

Heidelberg, Australia

Olivia Newton-john Cancer Wellness & Research Centre

A holistic design approach combining high-quality sustainability and wellbeing

Abuja, Nigeria, Africa

African Medical Centre of Excellence - AMCE

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) is a pioneering medical diagnostic, treatment and research centre in Nigeria. Our specialist healthcare designers and engineers in Africa have been involved since the detailed design stage of the project.