City of Hope

Hope Plaza

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an internationally renowned biomedical research institute and treatment center dedicated advancing the treatment and research of cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is undergoing transformative growth. EwingCole and CO Architects collaborated to design the the Hope Plaza outpatient center, a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility located on City of Hope’s Duarte campus. This eight-story, 352,000-square-foot facility is now the largest building on the Duarte campus and anchors the newly activated northeast corner of campus, while the surrounding landscape design reinforces its connection to the regional geography and natural systems.

 

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding San Gabriel Mountains and the site’s natural landscape, the design creates a calming, patient-focused environment that reflects the flow of water and nature’s tranquility.

 

Warm desert tones, natural materials, and curved architectural forms emulate the erosion of stone, creating a timeless and stable atmosphere. The interior design maximizes connections to nature with expansive views, ample daylight, and artful touches. Brighter accents, playful light fixtures, and unexpected graphics in smaller zones introduce moments of joy, bringing comfort to a clinical setting.

 

Each floor is uniquely designed yet united by a cohesive aesthetic. The strategic layout ensures patient needs are prioritized, with modular wings that accommodate various cancer specialties and minimize patient travel distances. Designed as a leading cancer treatment facility for one of the country’s NCI Designated Cancer Centers, Hope Plaza features 110 state-of-the-art infusion spaces, radiation oncology rooms, and research laboratories. The project harnesses nature via soothing views to create a compassionate, patient-centric approach while delivering high standards of cancer care through a flexible, multidisciplinary model utilizing the latest technology. Daylight integration underscores the importance of natural light in the design of healthcare facilities. It supports patient comfort, regulates circadian rhythms, and is proven to foster successful patient outcomes. Infusion bays, located along the perimeter of the upper floors, offer soothing mountain views during treatments, enhancing the healing experience.

 

By seamlessly blending nature-inspired design with cutting-edge technology, Hope Plaza embodies a commitment to compassionate, holistic care in a welcoming and tranquil environment.