Case Study Cape Cod Hospital

A new patient care pavilion at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Massachusetts expands access to cancer care for residents across Cape Cod while creating an environment designed to support both healing and community connection. The 38-acre Hyannis waterfront campus includes the Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion which redefines cancer and clinical care for the region. Designed by SmithGroup and delivered through a design-build partnership with Suffolk Construction, the four story, 142,500 square foot addition houses radiation oncology and medical oncology services on its lower levels, with inpatient beds located on the upper floors.

For many residents of the Cape, the facility represents a significant shift in how cancer care is delivered locally. In the past, patients often had to travel to Boston for specialized treatment, including facilities such as DanaFarber Cancer Institute. For individuals undergoing frequent treatments, the commute could be physically and emotionally taxing.

“The goal of the project was to deliver care to the Cape Cod community in a way that’s accessible,” said Alison Faecher, interior designer at SmithGroup. “Many residents on the Cape who are growing older and seeking healthcare don’t always have the ability to leave the Cape to access the best care.”

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