Verbeeten Institute

As a specialist hospital, Verbeeten Institute, as a part of the Jeroen Bosch Hospital campus, provides top-tier clinical care in the fields of radiotherapeutic oncology and nuclear medicine. Care is tailored to each patient, with their experience taking centre stage. Patients and staff were directly involved in the design process, and their input helped shape the building as it stands today: a structure that embodies the principles of a Healing Environment—welcoming, safe, and transparent. A space where both patients and staff feel at ease.

A villa in greenery

To better serve its patients, Verbeeten Institute has established a new satellite facility next to the Jeroen Bosch Hospital. This unique location is situated between two contrasting worlds: on one side, a peaceful, green landscape with trees and meadows, and on the other, the hospital and bustling city life. The institute itself forms a bridge between these worlds—designed as a villa amidst nature. Its form, scale, and transparent aesthetic give the building a distinctive identity.

A uniquely warm and hopeful atmosphere has been created. The philosophy of the Healing Environment is almost tangible in every space. Patients respond with praise, ranging from highly appreciative to overwhelmingly enthusiastic. For staff, it is a joy to work here.

Luc Scheijmans, physician

Healing Environment

The hospital has been designed according to the principles of the Healing Environment: a comfortable and calming setting where patients can feel at ease. Inside, natural materials such as wood and brick contribute to a warm and inviting atmosphere. The entrance hall, with its double-height ceiling, allows ample natural light to flow in, offering views of the outside world. Comfortable sofas and chairs in warm tones lend the space the feel of a hotel lobby rather than a hospital entrance.

Even in the radiotherapy bunkers, the patient experience has been carefully considered. Patients are given control over their environment, a crucial element of the Healing Environment philosophy. Before entering the treatment rooms, they can personalise the colour and intensity of the LED lighting to suit their preference. In this way, architecture plays a vital role in enhancing patient well-being.

Open and transparent

The building embodies the organisation’s ethos of openness. Its glass façade maximises natural daylight and offers expansive views of the surroundings. Instead of cramped waiting areas, open spaces flow seamlessly beneath an undulating roof. Views, location, and varied ceiling heights give each area its own character. Even the radiotherapy bunkers—situated at the heart of the building—are not concealed but instead stand out as a monolithic centrepiece, making them a visible and integral part of the facility.