Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

In Progress

Nov 3

Written By HOK

WHO

Architect: HOK
Installer: Harmon Inc

  
WHERE & WHEN

New Brunswick, NJ

Americas

In Progress · 2026

WHAT & HOW

Healthcare · New Build
Four-story atrium facade
VS1 facade-skylight-facade transition

Designed by HOK, this new healthcare building in New Jersey features a VS1 atrium wall that spans from level 1 to 4. Notably, this scope includes a VS1 façade-to-skylight-to-façade transition condition. The lower façade from floors 2 to 3 spans 20’, then turns 90° to a flat skylight, and then transitions a second time to another vertical wall spanning 16’ from level 3 to 4. This unique scope is achieved with a custom 8” T-shaped mullion with vertical cassette frames, and at level 3 lateral struts tie the mullions back to slab for intermediary support. Custom trim extrusions at the sill wrap to the inside of the curb.

FROM THE ARCHITECT HOK

❝ A four-story atrium lobby spanning the depth of the building serves as the town square. Ample natural light and lush native plantings create a welcoming, biophilic environment that enhances the well-being of patients, visitors, clinicians and staff. ❞

The standard VS1 kit of parts can seamlessly accommodate a transition from façade to roof and—as shown in this case—back to facade again. This approach can achieve a cutting-edge glass cube aesthetic while also significantly streamlining vendor contracts for contractors as both the façade and skylight packages can be sourced from a single entity.

The VS1 scope also includes entries on either side of the building with 20’ wide inside-outside VS1 vestibules with swinging and sliding doors. Finally, Innovation glass supplied fittings and AESS Cat. 4 steel for the canopies at one of the entrances.