A surgical team discusses their procedure in the operating theatre dressed in scrubs. They use a medical model printed on a Formlabs Form 2 SLA 3D Printer to examine the patient's skull before anaesthesia is applied.

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The UCSF Health building in Mission Bay, San Francisco stands as a sleek emblem of 21st-century healthcare design, combining glass, metal, and light in an architectural expression of precision and purpose. This structure reflects the University of California, San Francisco’s evolution into one of the world’s leading centers for biomedical research, patient care, and education. Set within the city’s thriving innovation corridor—where life sciences and technology converge—the building anchors UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, home to hospitals, laboratories, and institutes shaping the future of medicine.

The façade’s composition of reflective glass panels and silvery cladding mirrors both the literal and symbolic transparency of the institution’s mission: openness to discovery, collaboration, and care. The rhythm of vertical windows and the interplay of morning light on its surfaces evoke the precision of a clinical environment while softened by the palm trees that punctuate the sidewalk below—a reminder that even the most technical spaces exist within the life and texture of San Francisco.

Architecturally, UCSF Health’s Mission Bay facilities were designed with sustainability and wellness at their core. Natural light floods patient rooms and workspaces, reducing energy use and supporting emotional well-being. The building’s stacked, offset massing creates terraces and shaded recesses, ensuring both efficiency and comfort. Each level functions as part of an interconnected ecosystem—research, treatment, and education all integrated under one roof to accelerate the path from scientific discovery to healing.

But beyond its glass and steel, the building embodies a civic promise. It represents San Francisco’s ongoing investment in public health and innovation, extending UCSF’s legacy from Parnassus Heights to a waterfront neighborhood reborn from industrial land into a global health district. Patients arrive here not only from across California but from around the world, seeking advanced care in oncology, neurology, pediatrics, and precision medicine. Researchers and clinicians collaborate across disciplines, redefining what’s possible in human health.

Viewed in the afternoon light, the building’s façade glows with the same quiet confidence as the city itself—curious, resilient, forward-looking. In a city long known for its spirit of reinvention, UCSF Health’s Mission Bay campus embodies San Francisco’s newest frontier: not gold, not code, but care.

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant Mission Bay district, the UCSF Mission Bay campus stands as a beacon of cutting-edge healthcare and research. Opened in 2003, this campus was designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating academia, research, and clinical care into one cohesive environment. The modern architecture is instantly recognizable, with sleek glass façades reflecting the ever-changing Bay Area sky, a symbol of transparency and forward-thinking design. The building in the attached photo showcases the architectural ambition of the campus, with its striking angular glass surfaces designed to catch and manipulate light. This specific structure houses a variety of UCSF’s top-tier programs in health sciences, fostering breakthrough discoveries.

Beyond its architectural significance, UCSF Mission Bay holds an important place in the local community and on a global scale. The expansive campus spans over 57 acres and includes several buildings, labs, and clinics. It is particularly well known for the UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, a state-of-the-art hospital that opened in 2015, specializing in pediatric, cancer, and women’s health services.

Insiders to the city often tout UCSF Mission Bay as one of San Francisco’s architectural gems. The integration of natural landscaping around its structures creates a serene environment conducive to both research and patient care. Proximity to local parks and waterfront areas only enhances its appeal. Whether you're exploring the health sciences or simply admiring its contemporary design, UCSF Mission Bay is a landmark of modern achievement in architecture, medicine, and community engagement.

Rising above Third Street in San Francisco’s Mission Bay district, the UCSF Medical Center embodies the city’s blend of innovation, compassion, and architectural precision. Completed in 2015, this striking structure of glass, aluminum, and composite panels houses one of the nation’s most advanced health campuses. Designed with patient wellness in mind, its clean lines and layered façades mirror UCSF’s mission to integrate science and humanity. The surrounding streets—alive with transit, cyclists, and the hum of daily life—frame a symbol of progress and care. Here, cutting-edge research and healing intersect in a space defined by light, transparency, and purpose.

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An additive lab for medical uses, presented as a 3D printer for surgical preparation. 3D printed bone models are visible in the Formlabs Form 2 SLA 3D Printer and both the Form Wash and Cure. A variety of standard resins sit beside the printer.

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A replicated jaw mandible created as a surgical tool created with additive manufacturing on a Formlabs Form 2 SLA 3D Printer.

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A medical model of a skull used for surgical planning cures in a Formlabs Cure, next to it is the Form Wash and Form 2 SLA 3D Printer, printing a spray bottle demonstrating that variety of applications the printer can manage.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

A medical team examines 3D printed models to better understand the case they're dealing with. Behind them, a Formlabs Form 2 SLA 3D Printer continues printing models while the Form Wash+Cure are ready beside it.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.

TORONTO, ONTARIO. June 7, 2012. Healthcare Innovation 2012 at MaRS in Toronto on June 7, 2012. Photo by Colin O'Connor for Cooler Solutions.