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OSF Cancer Institute and Proton Therapy healthcare building; foreground greenery and walking space with the large modern building behind; featuring floor to ceiling windows facing out to the green space
Inside image of OSF Cancer Institute and Proton Therapy; Modern, sleek and mostly white design with balcony and staircase down to the waiting area
inside a scanning machine at OSF Cancer Institute and Proton Therapy building; blue ambiance surround patient getting treated; small window into technical space of the machine
Symmetrical, brightly naturally lit hallway with one women sitting on a bench to the left
Lecture and gathering space in the OSF Cancer Institute and Proton Therapy building; doctors looking at a large brain scan on the back wall with tables oriented toward a speaker and the scans; LED lights and light wood features make the space bright
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Future Thinking+Milestones

cancer care patient area with daylight streaming in, private rooms, and light colors

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The Patient Was Always the Brief: Four Decades of Cancer Care Design

From designing the first proton therapy center in the U.S. to working on an unprecedent project today, Rick Kobus, co-founder of TKD Design and now senior principal with DLR Group, shares a retrospective on cancer care design.

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Heena Santry

firm news

Dr. Heena Santry Joins DLR Group as Principal and Senior Healthcare Planner

The global, integrated design firm strengthens its national healthcare strategy by adding a physician-scientist to expand evidence-based planning expertise.

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A render of a modern red brick and glass building with a curved design, large windows, and vertical fins.

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Henry Ford Health Celebrates Topping Out of New Hospital Patient Tower Expansion at Destination: Grand

Henry Ford Health marks topping out of 20-story Detroit patient towers, advancing the 1.2M-SF Destination: Grand hospital expansion.

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Neil Sauer, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

firm news

DLR Group names new Healthcare Leader in the Southeast

Neil Sauer joins DLR Group as healthcare leader to advance the firm’s regional healthcare initiatives.

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A modern building with a wide covered entrance, landscaped trees, and accessible parking spaces in the foreground under a bright blue sky

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Moffitt Cancer Center

Moffitt Cancer Center Celebrates Grand Opening of Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center

Cancer care has expanded in Florida with the grand opening of the Moffitt Speros Outpatient Center.

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A modern, multi-story medical building with a glass façade and a logo featuring the letter 'M' on the top left corner. The building is surrounded by greenery and an outdoor courtyard with white umbrella-covered seating areas. People are walking and sitting in the courtyard.

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Lab Design News

Breaking Down Silos in Cancer Research at Moffitt's New Speros Center

The 2025 Lab Design Conference spotlighted Moffitt’s Speros Center, a 250,000-SF hub redefining interdisciplinary cancer research.

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Eileen Gottemoeller, AIA, EDAC

firm news

Eileen Gottemoeller Joins DLR Group as Healthcare Leader

Gottemoeller will expand new and existing client relations in the Northwest region.

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Rendering of a multistory medical facility with brown, white and green accents filled with windows and patients walking outside

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DLR Group to Present at 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo

Join our team at the upcoming Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

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A render of a modern red brick and glass building with a curved design, large windows, and vertical fins.

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DLR Group | Tsoi Kobus Design to Present at HCD Conference + Expo 2025

Join our team at the upcoming Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in Kansas City, Mo.

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Stan Poreda to Present at HFSE 2025

Join our team at the upcoming Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in San Diego.

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Leadership

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Mark Tiscornia

Mark Tiscornia

Global Healthcare Leader Principal
Mark Tiscornia

Mark Tiscornia

AIA, ACHA
Principal Global Healthcare Leader
Mark is our firm’s global healthcare leader with over three decades of design and construction experience. He is a key design partner for our large-scale healthcare facilities clients. Mark leads studios across our locations to deliver innovative design solutions for patients and providers.
Bryce Shirley

Bryce Shirley

National Healthcare Design Leader Principal
Bryce Shirley

Bryce Shirley

Principal National Healthcare Design Leader
Bryce leads our healthcare design, incorporating diverse perspectives into innovative solutions. His meticulous planning allows medical facilities operational even during construction. Bryce also leads our Columbus office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Rick Kobus

Richard Kobus

Client Leader Senior Principal
Rick Kobus

Richard Kobus

FACHA, FAIA
Senior Principal Client Leader
Rick is a client leader for our firm. With over 40 years of experience in healthcare, academic medical center, and life science design, he is recognized as an influential voice in the industry. He also leads our Boston office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Dom Lio

Dom Lio

Senior Healthcare Leader Senior Associate
Dom Lio

Dom Lio

AIA, LEED AP
Senior Associate Senior Healthcare Leader
Dom is a senior healthcare leader with over 25 years of of architectural experience. He leads our firm’s healthcare initiatives, expanding global presence. Dom’s work has been recognized by AIA, published in Interior Design Magazine and Surface Magazine, and holds a U.S. Design Patent.
Eileen Gottemoeller, AIA, EDAC

Eileen Gottemoeller

Healthcare Leader Senior Associate
Eileen Gottemoeller, AIA, EDAC

Eileen Gottemoeller

AIA, EDAC
Senior Associate Healthcare Leader
Eileen leads the firm’s healthcare efforts across the Northwest U.S. With over 15 years of experience in healthcare architecture and medical planning, her approach centers on collaboration, clinical efficiency, and human-centered care, ensuring that every project reflects the needs of patients, staff, and providers.
Ned McKnight

Ned McKnight

Healthcare Leader Senior Associate
Ned McKnight

Ned McKnight

AIA, NCARB
Senior Associate Healthcare Leader
Ned is a healthcare leader for the Southwest U.S., guiding clients across Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. With over 20 years of architectural experience in healthcare design and construction, he guides integrated teams through complex projects with major healthcare providers and systems.
Gerard Gulpeo

Gerard Gulpeo

Healthcare Leader Principal
Gerard Gulpeo

Gerard Gulpeo

AIA
Principal Healthcare Leader
Gerard is a healthcare leader at the firm, guiding healthcare initiatives in Los Angeles and across California. With over 25 years of technical expertise, he tailors every project to the distinct needs of healthcare providers.
Heena Santry

Heena Santry

Senior Healthcare Planner Principal
Heena Santry

Heena Santry

MD, MBA
Principal Senior Healthcare Planner
Heena is a senior healthcare planner with a background as a physician of over 20 years. She brings deep expertise in clinical operations, health system strategy, and evidence-based design. Heena collaborates with healthcare clients, designers, and strategists to translate care delivery goals into high performing environments.

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