Exterior view from the South-East. Photo by Harel Gilboa.
The Shaare Zedek Helmsley Cancer Centre, designed by Canadian architect Farrow Partners with Rubinstein Ofer Architects, has received multiple international awards.
The project, which is Israel?s new flagship centre for oncology, housing patient assessment and treatment and physical, psychological, social, and spiritual care services, recently received four of seven awards at the 13th World Congress of The International Academy of Design & Health, at the Politecnico di Milano. These include the International Health Building Award, Salutogenic Building Award, and the Interior Design Award. Additionally, the London-based, European Healthcare Design Congress at the Royal College of Physician awarded the Helmsley Cancer Centre the prestigious global Design for Health and Wellness Award at the organization’s 10th congress in June 2024. The facility, a 7500-square-meter center is part of the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, one of the country?s most prominent health organizations, is made up of the first phase of Farrow Partners? master plan to expand the SZMC campus from one million square feet to over six million square feet and 2,200 beds.
In terms of the design, it aims to address the emotional needs of patients and families by offering a spatial dialogue between person and place, promote vitality and instill hope. It also aims to employ neuro-wellness interventions to enhance the medical experience.
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