Norton Cancer Institute

Norton Healthcare’s $27.7 million cancer treatment and research center features a two-story tall vibrant art glass wall that creates a powerful yet tranquil gateway to the center. Designed by Kenneth von Roenn Jr., and fabricated by his studio, Architectural Glass Art Inc., the 30’-by-30’art glass window is a key design element, projecting peace and tranquility into a space where patients and their families seek strength and healing.

The expansive wall of glass bathes the Institute’s Nixon Meditation Room in soft blues and greens, balanced with vivid magentas and oranges. Inspired by his brother’s long and successful fight with cancer, von Roenn chose colors and imagery to inspire positive, reflective thoughts, aiding the healing mission of the center.

The wall of art glass is composed of 35 individual panels, incorporating Lamberts art glasses silicone laminated to clear float glass.