AIA National Healthcare Design Award Winner: The Peter and Paula Fasseas Cancer Clinic at University Medical Center North

October 28, 2008 
Web Seminar

1–2 p.m. ET

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This Web seminar is part of a four part series presented by the Vendome Group in conjunction with the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, that will explore winners of the 2008 AIA National Healthcare Design Awards.

The Peter and Paula Fasseas Cancer Clinic at University Medical Center North

After extensive interviews with the client's representatives (patients, nurses, physicians, and administrators), it became clear that they wanted a place like no other; a paramount clinic with a peaceful feel, noninstitutional and spa-like, a light-filled place for healing and hope. Removed from the institutional setting of the acute care hospital, the comprehensive cancer clinic invokes the power of the desert landscape to define it as a place of inspiration and healing. The visual and physical access to the outdoors provides patients and staff at this intimately scaled facility with a connection to the healing power of nature. Through the integration of the three courtyards into the building's organization, the extensive natural desert landscape and the distant views of the mountains, Tucson's rugged natural beauty has been incorporated into the patient's and staff's daily experience. All elements of the building's design are intended to relate to the natural landscape. Arizona sandstone, plaster, and metal panels are used on the exterior. Trellises and covered entries provide shade from the sun. Interior finishes include natural materials or materials made from natural products, such as stone flooring and wood paneling. The color palette is neutral earth tones. Interior spaces are washed with soft, indirect light.

 

Speakers
Stephen Yundt, AIA, ACHA
CO Architects
A specialist in health care planning and architecture for more than 25 years, Principal Stephen Yundt has led all of CO Architects’ health care programming and planning projects for the past 18 years. His experience in all aspects of health facility development enables him to help clients translate their operational/programming requirements into viable planning and design solutions. Stephen is a skilled facilitator and communicator with the ability to bring together different groups and cultures to gain consensus on operational and facility issues.

Dennis McFadden, FAIA
CO Architects
Dennis McFadden is design principal for CO Architects where his work has focused primarily on public institutional facilities. With over 30 years of experience, Dennis has mastered the design of technically complex institutional projects on health care and higher educational campuses, including six University of California campuses. His buildings are remarkably consistent in their response to both programmatic requirements and to campus environments.

James Simeo, AIA
CO Architects
CO Architects Associate Principal James Simeo has 18 years of experience in the design and management of projects in the health care, science, and technology and higher education sectors. This cross-disciplinary experience has allowed him to excel in the development of this family of institutional facilities. James has experience with clinical, teaching and research facilities in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Texas, and the UK.