New York Cancer Center

The New York Cancer Center, in the Gravesend neighborhood of South Brooklyn, provides valuable support roles in the lives of its clients and their families. From psychotherapy to dance, from wig styling to cooking lessons, the center helps patients endure the trials of cancer treatment with dignity. We are proud to be the architects for their 15,000 sq.ft. building.

  • Located on the corner of McDonald Avenue and Avenue S, the site is immediately adjacent to the elevated IND subway line, so sound control is a key component of the project. The four-level building revolves around a light-filled atrium with a stone and planted water feature and clad in bamboo. Program areas include a counseling center with private access, a wig salon, and an art/playroom on the first floor, with and open kitchen with dining space on the second. A verdant terrace is on the roof, with additional trellised outdoor space outside the second floor dining area.

    Natural materials and ample natural light permeate all spaces in the building. Planters ring the exterior walls and weave through the interiors, with environmentally responsible materials used on the interior. The building seeks to reinforce the Center's aims of nurturing its occupants and staff, surrounding them with light, water, natural textures and plantings.

 

Client: New York Cancer Center
Location: 2075 MacDonald Brooklyn, NY
Category: Commercial & Industrial, Hospitality - Medical
Completion: ongoing
Team: Michael Goldblum, Dyana Berthaud, Spencer Ngo, Anthony Watkins
Renderings: Stasis 3D

The exterior facade of the New York Cancer Center in South Brooklyn featuring a light exterior, geometric design, and a partially visible rooftop garden.
An angled exterior view of New York Cancer Center's façade with "Land Donated by the Avraham Family" mounted on the beige stone wall.
The two story entrance of the New York Cancer Center is made up of two sets of floor to ceiling windows separated by a stone wall holding a variety of plants and flowers.
This exterior rendering features the side wall of the New York Cancer Center which has two floors with floor to ceiling windows separated and framed by the beige stone walling.
A close up exterior view of the New York Cancer Center's entryway featuring two beds of flowers and hanging lettering saying, "Generous Donor Building".
New York Cancer Center's exterior patio and garden rooftop overlooking South Brooklyn on a fall day.
New York Cancer Center's interior hair salon featuring light wooden flooring, cabinets, and counters.
The interior atrium of New York Cancer Center's building in South Brooklyn boasts high ceilings, light brown wood walls, and grey and green accent furniture and decor.
The second-story hallway borders the interior atrium and a glass-walled conference room of the New York Cancer Center.
This spacious kitchen hosts a variety of occupants and staff while the sunlight from the patio brightens the interior and reflects off the wood floors and cabinetry.
New York Cancer Center's spa has a minimalist clean design utilizing light brown cabinetry, marble countertops, natural lighting, and white walls.
New York Cancer Center's building in South Brooklyn is centered around this atrium that hosts a variety of natural and sustainable materials including wood, stone, and greenery.
An older woman is walking down one of New York Cancer Center's wooden hallways lined with glass conference rooms and a blue back wall.
This interior space has a variety of windows allowing occupants and staff to enjoy the view of South Brooklyn, New York.
This interior shot looks down from the top of the atrium where New York Cancer Center is designed around and displays beautiful natural lighting, a geometric rug, and round-cornered walls.
An exterior close up of New York Cancer Center's entryway boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a see-through door.
Construction workers building the base structure of the New York Cancer Center in South Brooklyn on a winter day.
Across the South Brooklyn street the New York Cancer Center is in the process of being built.
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