National Hospital Organization Kyushu Cancer Center

The design was based on the Kyushu Cancer Center’s philosophy of “respecting the feelings of patients and their families.” To help ease the anxiety of patients in the outpatient department, five courtyards of varying sizes were incorporated to create a bright, open space. The inpatient wings consist of four-bed rooms where patients in every bed can feel the light and breeze, while the special private rooms feature private balconies that ensure privacy. Furthermore, utility shafts arranged in a regular pattern along the exterior walls allow for renovations without disrupting the interior of the building.