Advancing Cancer Care
December 02, 2020
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By Franck Le Bousse and Paula Williams
Proton International at University of Alabama at Birmingham is the first and only of its kind in the state. Learn more from our team in Medical Construction & Design
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Massive equipment and advanced technology in proton therapy centers can be intimidating to a cancer patient, but that is not the case at Proton International at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Through a continued partnership with developer/owner Proton International, our team at Stantec designed a new proton therapy center, creating a healing environment that provides support and comfort. Located on the UAB campus several blocks from the main hospital, the design of this new two-story, freestanding structure blends with the existing campus’s architectural guidelines and complements the surrounding community with its brick and metal panel façade punctuated by a living green wall.
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Franck believes that in this fast-paced industry, it takes patience to be a great architect. He likes to dive deep into his projects, collaborating with clients, his team, and end users to fully-understand their vision.
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Paula has more than 30 years of hands-on architecture experience in proton therapy, healthcare, higher education, and commercial projects.
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