PROJECTS

P1CT ‘Ohana Suite

Full-scale mock-up of a Phase 1 Clinical Trials infusion suite for Polynesia’s first Early Phase Clinical Research Center

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A research project exploring alternative scenarios for the utilization of 36,000 sq/ft of existing shell space adjacent to a world-class cancer research center. Expert interviews and co-creation activities led to proof-of-concept designs for a patient-centered Early Phase Clinical Research Center and the fabrication of a full-scale mock-up of a private infusion suite for in-depth testing with caregivers, researchers, and physicians.

COMMISIONED FOR

The P1CT ‘Ohana Suite was created for the Director of the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center through the University of Hawai‘i Community Design Center platform.

IMPACT

AIA Honolulu Award 2020, Distinctive Detail Watch video here

Installed at: Unoccupied shell space in the UH Cancer Center overlooking the Kakaʻako Waterfront Park

Presented at: Exhibited at 2018 Ethnographic Praxis in Industry Conference (EPIC) Conference “Evidence” held in Honolulu, HI October 10-12, 2018;

Presented at: Panel discussion event, “Proof of Concept: Public - Public Partnerships at work”, led by Hawai‘i state senator, Donovan M. Dela Cruzat at the Hawai‘i State Capitol, February 19, 2019.

Outcomes: Findings and images from the project supported grant applications and legislative requests that resulted in $13 million dollars of funding for the realization of the built project.