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SAHMRI 2 Building in Adelaide
Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research – design by Woods Bagot Architects
20 Jun 2018
SAHMRI 2 Building, Adelaide
SAHMRI 2 will be home to Australia’s first proton therapy unit for cancer treatment
Design: Woods Bagot, Architects
Location: North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
Concept images have been released of Australia’s newest clinical and research facility, in Adelaide’s growing health and biomedical precinct.
Designed by Woods Bagot, SAHMRI 2 will house Australia’s first proton therapy unit for cancer treatment – the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research.
Occupying the lower three levels of the new facility, SAHMRI 2 will deliver the most technologically advanced, precision radiation therapy in the Southern Hemisphere, with the potential to be part of the cure for a significant number of cancers.
The precise nature of proton therapy allows radiation oncologists to target cancerous tumours directly with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This makes it a valuable treatment option for tumours close to vital organs or previously untreatable cancers.
Woods Bagot is the global studio behind the design of the flagship SAHMRI, a state of the art facility whose sculptural qualities inspire and promote the building?s function. By seamlessly interacting with its surroundings, SAHM...