At the intersection of clinical excellence and architectural foresight, the RGCIRC-NCI campus redefines the language of healthcare design in urban India. Conceived by IIDC Architects, this landmark expansion brings together the legacy of Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute with the ambition of a national centre of excellence—crafted not just as a facility, but as a future-forward ecosystem for healing, learning and innovation.

The architectural strategy rests on the interplay of interlocked cuboidal volumes—massed and sculpted to articulate scale, light, and movement across the site. By integrating the MLCP block into the primary massing, we introduced a unified linearity, lending both coherence and gravitas to the overall built form. A formerly utilitarian structure is transformed—its sterile edge softened into a welcoming threshold that elevates the visitor experience.

Drawing from contextual cues and driven by performance, the design transcends programmatic demands to evoke clarity, warmth and dignity in every space. It is a campus where sustainability is not a checklist but a generative force—shaping form, materials and systems with intelligence and intent.

In redefining institutional healthcare architecture, RGCIRC-NCI stands as a case study in collaborative visioning, adaptive design, and human-centric resilience.