An open house celebrated the opening of CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s new Regional Cancer Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The new 80,000-square-foot facility allows the healthcare organization to increase the number of cancer patients they treat daily by 50%.
The new center offers treatment for breast, lung and gastrointestinal cancers; a wide range of diagnostic, surgical and radiological services and holistic services including physical therapy, acupuncture, social work, herbal medicine and mindfulness training. The new center is designed to ensure patients receive seamless, fully integrated care in one location. The project team included GBBN and Jaynes Construction.
The building connects to CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s adjacent hospital via a new pedestrian bridge. The design of the building formed around the idea of a central artery, the paseo del curando (healing walk) that connects the two halves of the building. This central passageway acts as a connection point for patients, families, providers, education, views, moments of respite, art and spaces for working or conversing.
The new center also aligns with its high-desert location. An earth-toned terracotta cladding system incorporates two different sawtooth panels arranged to create a sense of movement as the sun travels across the sky. Learn more about the project here.
