The M Health Fairview Cancer Center in Woodbury, MN is dedicated to providing healthcare services to those with cancer. SRa undertook the design work of a renovation of more than 13,000 sf to help the center be more able to respond to the health needs of the community. This tenant improvement project for the clinic includes new exam rooms, infusion care suites, and staff spaces.  

Biophilic design was the driving force behind the design decisions here. All of the infusion bays face the lovely outdoor garden connecting patients with the peaceful outdoors promoting the improvement of mood and feelings of comfort. The colors and patterns within the clinic are warm, organic, and subtle and were chosen for this specific healthcare environment. They play a role in helping patients feel more at ease, something which is critical with the circumstances that warrant their visit to the Cancer Center. The large and flexible nurse station complete with sit-to-stand desks provides staff an uninhibited view of patients to allow them to monitor their treatment effectively and better serve them. 

A cancer diagnosis is mortifying, sowing feelings of fear and uncertainty. But SRa knows that design can be utilized to help those who find themselves here as they travel through such a daunting ordeal. Ample natural light, access to natural elements such as vegetation, bright and warm colors and textures, and spatial layout all play a role in improving the average patient experience. This is such a vital aspect of design because for many who are forced to fight this awful disease, any small positive is a big win, and SRa is committed to using its expertise to create environments which provide those wins for as many people as possible.