Siteman Cancer Center

DG2 Design collaborated with Archimages and Stock & Associates to develop the Siteman Cancer Center at Northwest HealthCare in Florissant, near Interstate 270 and Graham Road. Opened in the fall of 2020, the $26.3 million facility offers state-of-the-art technology and expert care provided by Washington University physicians, in close partnership with Christian Hospital, which owns and operates Northwest HealthCare.

“Our commitment to being a lasting and contributing partner to Christian Hospital and the north county community grows even stronger with this new facility,” said Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, Siteman director and the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor at the School of Medicine. “Our goal remains a cancer-free future for our region. In the meantime, we will work to alleviate the burden of this disease by providing nationally recognized cancer care to patients in a comfortable and convenient setting.”

Beyond its high-tech capabilities, the 37,800-square-foot facility was designed to create a soothing and inviting environment. It features artwork by noted local artists Cbabi Bayoc and Jessica Hitchcock, as well as a healing garden that offers patients, families, and caregivers a serene space to find comfort and manage anxiety. The garden, which includes a variety of seasonal plants, is semi-enclosed by a curving brick wall and pergola, with a large tree providing shade and respite.

The landscape architecture extends beyond aesthetics to environmental stewardship, with four native landscape bioretention basins integrated into the site. These basins help filter toxins and particles from the parking lots, contributing to the healing of the urban environment. Additionally, a community room within the facility is available for use by citizen groups and nonprofit organizations, reinforcing the center’s role as a vital resource for the local community.