Samsung | seoul south korea | 1.2 million sq ft

This ultra-modern cancer centre integrates interior design, architecture, and landscape architecture to enhance patient well-being and comfort, critical to the development of a healing environment.

Samsung developed a new paradigm in cancer treatment facilities for the 652-bed, the largest cancer center in Asia at its time.

A naturally beautiful landscape surrounding three edges of the building creates a sense of being in a garden. Surrounded by the larger natural world was the conceptual direction for all aspects of the design, and steered the selection of interior materials, finishes, lighting, and way-finding.

The architecture and interior design have enhanced the relationship between nature and patients and families.

The interior finish palette is light and neutral to orient the focus to the garden outside, and to reinforce the material’s natural beauty. Korean cultural considerations were integrated into the planning and uses of space. A large-scale public atrium focuses on the gardens and forest preserve areas, while serving as the primary organizing space for the new building.