Concept designs for Queensland Cancer Centre revealed

A design team led by Billard Leece Partnership has unveiled its initial concept designs for the Queensland Cancer Centre in Brisbane, a new healthcare facility where individuals can access cancer treatment and care.

The new cancer centre will be co-located with the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in Herston. Billard Leece Partnership (BLP) was appointed as the lead architect for the initial design phase of the project, working in collaboration with Lendlease and LCI Consultants for Health Infrastructure Queensland, Queensland Health.

The facility will accommodate a welcoming entrance, day therapy spaces, outpatient and telehealth consult rooms, 150 overnight beds, four operating theatres, and proton therapy treatment areas.

BLP design lead Brad Dorn said establishing the healthcare facility as a place of treatment is only one component of the project. Another aspect is creating an environment that prioritises a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, which will help patients and their loved ones feel as comfortable as possible during treatment.

Extending beyond the physical building, the overarching project vision encompasses a community hub.

"The design takes into account the importance of the public realm and is designed to seamlessly integrate with the urban fabric of the Herston Health Precinct, inviting the community in and fostering a sense of belonging," Dorn said.

"Critical to the design has been the incorporation of landscaped areas throughout the building for everyone to access, promoting a strong biophilic response for the site."

Managing director of BLP Tara Veldman said the project represents not only a structure, but also a commitment to a new era of cancer care in Queensland.

"As lead architects, BLP is proud to be entrusted with the design of QCC, as it plays a pivotal role in Queensland's healthcare as a beacon of hope and healing," Veldman said.