It takes a village; a cancer rehabilitation center focusing on community and support for cancer- affected
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This thesis investigates how architecture
can bridge the gap in Sweden between
clinical cancer care in hospital environments
and the psychosocial support
offered by community support initiatives for
cancer-affected individuals. Although hospitals
do offer essential medical care and nonprofit
centers such as Kraftens Hus do provide emotional
and psychological support services, many
cancer-affected, including patients and
their loved ones, struggle with the transition
between these two phases of care.
Through this study, a set of architectural
design strategies that foster homeliness,
biophilic design, social interaction and
therapeutic environments are identified
via literature reviews, interviews with
health-care professionals and case studies
such as Maggie’s Centers and Center for
Kraeft og Sundhed. These design strategies
form a design proposal for a rehabilitation
center in Örebro, located in close proximity
to the main university hospital in the city.
The proposal emphasizes integration of
greenspaces and daylight, as well as therapeutic
environments constructed for flexible
spaces supporting rest, physical activity and
social interaction. Moreover, it highlights
the importance of connection to nature,
health promoting environments and the
smooth transitions between different spatial
zones, from active to calmer areas. The
project aims to create a well balanced care
environment, inclusive of diverse cancer-affected
individuals, while promoting healing,
belonging and a more holistic approach
to cancer rehabilitation, ultimately bridging
the gap between medical cancer treatment
and long-term psychosocial support
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Biophilic design, Homeliness, Therapeutic environments, Cancer reha bilitation, Community in cancer rehabili tation, Social support