How Design Shapes Comfort in Cancer Treatment Spaces

In a recently featured article by gb&d magazine, the team from Wilmot Sanz describes their work designing the UVA Health Cancer Care Pantops facility in Charlottesville. With a focus on comfort and healing, the design incorporates abundant natural light, views of the surrounding trees, and carefully selected materials—including air-purifying paints and acoustically optimized wall panels—to create a welcoming, resilient environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Beyond aesthetic and environmental considerations, the article explores how every material choice was evaluated for performance in a healthcare context—durability, cleanliness, human-centered comfort. The result: a facility that moves beyond the sterile feel of traditional hospital spaces to feel more hospitality-like, while maintaining the rigorous standards required for care delivery.

Read the full article → Wilmot Sanz on Designing a Cancer Center to be Comfortable