“ To make sure that we are developing a Center that is most in alignment with the needs of the people of Hawai ‘ i , we have received input from our local stakeholders — including the HCC , the UH Cancer Center ’ s Community Advisory Board and Native Hawaiian Community Advisory Board ,” said Clifford Martin , associate director for administration at the UH Cancer Center .
With the guidance of the Cancer Center ’ s Patient Advocacy Committee , a clinical trials infusion suite mock-up was created by the University of Hawai ‘ i Community Design Center . The mock-up received the 2020 American Institute of Architects Honolulu ’ s Distinctive Detail Award recognizing the project ’ s individual components and design features , and celebrating the designers ’ attention to detail , craftsmanship , and spirit of innovation .
The Early Phase Clinical Research Center is expected to provide a substantial economic impact of $ 38.5 million over the next 10 years , with an ongoing annual contribution of nearly $ 6 million thereafter . It will generate 30-40 short-term construction-related jobs over the next three to four years , and 67 long-term , stable , well-paying jobs once operational . The project will aid in diversifying Hawai ‘ i ’ s economy by creating an alternative to tourism . Construction is set to begin the summer of 2021 .
OPPOSITE PAGE & TOP PHOTOS : EARLY PHASE CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER ENTRANCE . BOTTOM LEFT : MEDITATION ROOM . BOTTOM RIGHT : RECEPTION AREA .
RIM ARCHITECTS , DESIGN AND RENDERINGS
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