SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center
Rockford, Illinois / United States of America
The SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center offers state-of-the-art treatment and support
services. The 68,000 SF two-story outpatient facility incorporates comprehensive cancer
treatment services including Medical Oncology, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiation Therapy,
Medical Imaging, Holistic Health, Administration, and Patient Education in a building designed to
be supportive of the patient's path to wellness. The 25 acre site features abundant accessible
spaces for patients, families, and staff including walking paths, a healing garden, and water
elements.
The building is divided into three main elements. The glass-enclosed entry feeds into a two-story
public lobby with an emphasis on natural light and textures. Flanking one side of the entry is the
clinical building defined by rectilinear masonry wall with punch openings. The opposing building
is transitioned by a massive stone wall serving as an anchor and transition for the building from
the west to the east, providing a flowing façade of glass. Materials defining the building exterior
represent traditional materials of brick and stone mixed with modern elements of metal and
glass.
Architect of Record
Saavedra Gehlhausen ArchitectsAssociate Architect
Eckenhoff Saunders ArchitectsContractor
SwedishAmerican HospitalGeneral Contractor
Ringland-Johnson ConstructionConsultants
- Sanders Design Group
- Henneman Engineering, Inc.
- Arc Design Resources