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HEALTHCARE DESIGN SHOWCASE
FI N A LI S T
C ANCER C E NT E R

Lakeland Regional Health,
Hollis Cancer Center
Lakeland, Fla.
S UB MITTED BY: H U N T O N B R A D Y A R C H I T E C T S ( O R L A N D O , F L A . )

PR O JECT CATEG O RY:

New construction and
remodel/renovation
CHI EF AD MINIS T R AT O R :

Elaine C. Thompson, PhD,
CEO
F IR M:

HuntonBrady Architects,
www.huntonbrady.com
D ESIG N T E A M:

HuntonBrady Architects
(architect, interior
designer); Rodda
Construction (construction
manager); Furr & Wegman
Architects (auditorium
interior architect); TLC
Engineering for Architecture
(MEP engineer); McElroy
Engineering (structural
engineer); Chastain
Skillman (civil engineer);
Siebein Associates
(acoustical designer)
PHO TO G R AP HY:

31,114
CONSTRUCTION COST/SQ. FT.:

$295
T O TAL CO NSTRUC T IO N
CO ST (EX CLUD ING L A ND ):

$9.2 million
CO MPL ETE D :

March 2016

AU G U S T 2 01 7 / S U P P L E M E N T T O H E A LT H C A R E D E S I G N

This healthcare project was an interior and exterior transformation of Lakeland Regional Health
Hollis Cancer Center, originally built in 2003.
The program included a comprehensive chemotherapy suite with 40 infusion stations, radiation
oncology expansion (one linear accelerator), a
new 250-seat teaching auditorium, and complete
renovation of public and waiting areas, entrances, and enhanced surface parking. In total, the
project consisted of 9,684 square feet of renovations and 21,460 square feet of new construction.
Utilizing evidence-based healthcare design practices, the new facility is a place of hope and healing for patients and their families.
The architecture of the north expansion nests
seamlessly against the exterior landscape: a
beautiful Florida scene with mature oak trees
and a pristine lake. The design of a lakeside garden and outdoor terrace complement the building by utilizing the same fluid geometries. A cantilevered outdoor terrace preserves the roots of
existing mature oak trees and allows for events
to be held outside and serves as an extension to
the prefunction area for a new auditorium. The
250-seat auditorium anchors the building and
holds a strong architectural presence of the cancer center on the city's main thoroughfare, emphasizing academic and medical excellence with
continued community connection.
The interior architecture and design transforms the patient experience with bright, modern spaces, views to nature, and natural light.
The central lobby and promenade is washed
with daylight from existing clerestory windows
above. Without direct views to the exterior in
this area, furniture groupings, light neutral colors, and enlarged photography of local flower
species support the garden court concept developed for this space. Prefunction and infusion
spaces offer lakefront views and were therefore
designed as an extension of the grassy water's
edge, featuring cool colors with warm wood accents and restful images of water to further enhance the healing environment for patients.

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