In keeping with the long-standing farming history of the region, the inspiration for the design came from the vernacular potato barn – a long, rectangular, pitched roof volume partially embedded into the earth. This building typology provides a clear organization for the two primary programs of the project.  The first, a state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator embedded into the earth on the lower level, taking advantage of the shielding potential of the soil’s mass.  The second, the Infusion Room where patients may spend hours at a time, is located on the 2nd level, incorporates a raised cathedral ceiling, large windows and skylights that allow for views to gardens, and the abundant vegetation landscaped around the building. The space is light, airy and connected to nature; a place to help patients feel more relaxed and comfortable while undergoing treatment.