New Oncology Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

The King Fahd Oncology Center in Dammam was designed to be a new, state-of-the-art, 196-bed oncology center to providing both inpatient and outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy.  Both the interior and exterior were designed to convey a hospitality-like setting, and included an impressive four-story, light filled atrium.  The atrium was ideally located on the North side to prevent direct sunlight from entering that would make the building difficult to cool.  Sustainability and operational efficiency have been key factors throughout the design which will strive to achieve a LEED Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.