National Center for Tumour Diseases - NCT

The design responds to complex urban constraints, including required distances to neighboring buildings, integration into the existing campus infrastructure, and proximity to a planned tram line. While the lower three floors follow the orthogonal structure of the adjacent clinic buildings and accommodate laboratory functions, an independent four-story volume develops toward the west, forming a distinct architectural identity.

A generous entrance canopy marks the main entrance, creating an inviting arrival space enhanced by water and greenery. The building opens towards the south, integrating terraces and outdoor areas throughout. At its core, a light-filled atrium, structured like a branching tree, organizes circulation and guides patients intuitively to waiting areas and departments.

The first floor houses the interdisciplinary outpatient clinic as the central hub of the facility. Consultation areas are located on the second floor, while the day clinic and additional patient functions occupy the third floor, offering views toward the landscaped patient garden. Clear circulation, combining efficient vertical cores with open staircases, ensures easy orientation and promotes a calm, supportive atmosphere. The result is a transparent and humane healthcare environment that fosters communication between patients, families, and medical staff.