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	"That is why throughout the building there is a focus on natural light, greenery and views; with a greenhouse to provide fresh flowers, and an emphasis on the therapeutic qualities of nature and the outdoors. The timber frame, helps to connect the building with the surrounding greenery – externally, this structure will be partially planted with vines, making the architecture appear to dissolve into the gardens.”		"That is why throughout the building there is a focus on natural light, greenery and views; with a greenhouse to provide fresh flowers, and an emphasis on the therapeutic qualities of nature and the outdoors. The timber frame, helps to connect the building with the surrounding greenery – externally, this structure will be partially planted with vines, making the architecture appear to dissolve into the gardens.”
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	Images and content courtesy of Foster + Partners.		Images and content courtesy of Foster + Partners.

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	* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.		* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.

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	* Indoor air quality.		* Indoor air quality.
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	* Sick building syndrome.		* Sick building syndrome.
	* Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo.		* Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo.
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	* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.		* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.
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	* Sick building syndrome.		* Sick building syndrome.
	* Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo.		* Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo.
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	* Wellbeing and buildings.		* Wellbeing and buildings.

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	* Wellbeing and buildings.		* Wellbeing and buildings.

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:News]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:News]]

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	A new cancer centre designed by Foster + Partners was opened in Manchester in April 2016. Located in the grounds of The Christie Hospital, Maggie’s Cancer Centre was opened by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall – the president of Maggie’s.		A new cancer centre designed by Foster + Partners was opened in Manchester in April 2016. Located in the grounds of The Christie Hospital, Maggie’s Cancer Centre was opened by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall – the president of Maggie’s.
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	Covering an area of over 1,900 sq. m, the new centre aims to further the charity’s mission of providing free practical, emotional and social support to cancer patients across the UK.		Covering an area of over 1,900 sq. m, the new centre aims to further the charity’s mission of providing free practical, emotional and social support to cancer patients across the UK.

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	Located across Britain and abroad, Maggie’s Centres are conceived to provide a welcoming ‘home away from home’ – a place of refuge where people affected by cancer can find emotional and practical support. Inspired by the blueprint for a new type of care set out by Maggie Keswick Jencks, they place great value upon the power of architecture to lift the spirits and help in the process of therapy.		Located across Britain and abroad, Maggie’s Centres are conceived to provide a welcoming ‘home away from home’ – a place of refuge where people affected by cancer can find emotional and practical support. Inspired by the blueprint for a new type of care set out by Maggie Keswick Jencks, they place great value upon the power of architecture to lift the spirits and help in the process of therapy.

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	The design of the Manchester centre aims to establish a domestic atmosphere in a garden setting and, appropriately, is first glimpsed at the end of a tree-lined street, a short walk from The Christie Hospital and its leading oncology unit.		The design of the Manchester centre aims to establish a domestic atmosphere in a garden setting and, appropriately, is first glimpsed at the end of a tree-lined street, a short walk from The Christie Hospital and its leading oncology unit.
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	The building occupies a sunny site and is arranged over a single storey, keeping its profile low and reflecting the residential scale of the surrounding streets.		The building occupies a sunny site and is arranged over a single storey, keeping its profile low and reflecting the residential scale of the surrounding streets.

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	The bronze roof rises in the centre to create a mezzanine level, naturally illuminated by triangular roof lights and it is supported by lightweight timber lattice beams that act as natural partitions between different internal areas.		The bronze roof rises in the centre to create a mezzanine level, naturally illuminated by triangular roof lights and it is supported by lightweight timber lattice beams that act as natural partitions between different internal areas.
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	Throughout the centre, there is a focus on natural light, greenery and garden views. The rectilinear plan is punctuated by landscaped courtyards and the entire western elevation extends into a wide veranda, which is sheltered from the rain by the deep overhang of the roof.		Throughout the centre, there is a focus on natural light, greenery and garden views. The rectilinear plan is punctuated by landscaped courtyards and the entire western elevation extends into a wide veranda, which is sheltered from the rain by the deep overhang of the roof.

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	The south end of the building, extends to embrace a 30 sq. m greenhouse which provides a space for people to grow flowers and other produce that can be used at the centre.		The south end of the building, extends to embrace a 30 sq. m greenhouse which provides a space for people to grow flowers and other produce that can be used at the centre.
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	The centre, designed and engineered by Foster + Partners, also features bespoke furniture designed by Norman Foster and Mike Holland who heads out the industrial design team in the practice. These include kitchen units and table, sideboards and other shelving units.		The centre, designed and engineered by Foster + Partners, also features bespoke furniture designed by Norman Foster and Mike Holland who heads out the industrial design team in the practice. These include kitchen units and table, sideboards and other shelving units.

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	During her tour of the building, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the rationale behind the design by Lord Foster, who was born and raised in Manchester and is a cancer survivor.		During her tour of the building, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the rationale behind the design by Lord Foster, who was born and raised in Manchester and is a cancer survivor.
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	* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.		* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.
	* Building related illness.		* Building related illness.
−	* Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital.	+	* [[Cancer_Centre_at_Guy's_Hospital\|Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital.]]
	* Changing lifestyles.		* Changing lifestyles.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.

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A new cancer centre designed by Foster + Partners was opened in Manchester in April 2016. Located in the grounds of The Christie Hospital, Maggie’s Cancer Centre was opened by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall – the president of Maggie’s.

Covering an area of over 1,900 sq. m, the new centre aims to further the charity’s mission of providing free practical, emotional and social support to cancer patients across the UK.

[[File:2145 FP581625 webview.jpg]]

Located across Britain and abroad, Maggie’s Centres are conceived to provide a welcoming ‘home away from home’ – a place of refuge where people affected by cancer can find emotional and practical support. Inspired by the blueprint for a new type of care set out by Maggie Keswick Jencks, they place great value upon the power of architecture to lift the spirits and help in the process of therapy.

[[File:2145 FP581576 webview.jpg]]

The design of the Manchester centre aims to establish a domestic atmosphere in a garden setting and, appropriately, is first glimpsed at the end of a tree-lined street, a short walk from The Christie Hospital and its leading oncology unit.

The building occupies a sunny site and is arranged over a single storey, keeping its profile low and reflecting the residential scale of the surrounding streets.

[[File:2145 FP581592 webview.jpg]]

The bronze roof rises in the centre to create a mezzanine level, naturally illuminated by triangular roof lights and it is supported by lightweight timber lattice beams that act as natural partitions between different internal areas.

Materials such as brick floors, timber cladding and aluminium sliding windows combine warm, natural wood and tactile surfaces.

Throughout the centre, there is a focus on natural light, greenery and garden views. The rectilinear plan is punctuated by landscaped courtyards and the entire western elevation extends into a wide veranda, which is sheltered from the rain by the deep overhang of the roof.

[[File:2145 FP581603 webview.jpg]]

The south end of the building, extends to embrace a 30 sq. m greenhouse which provides a space for people to grow flowers and other produce that can be used at the centre.

The centre, designed and engineered by Foster + Partners, also features bespoke furniture designed by Norman Foster and Mike Holland who heads out the industrial design team in the practice. These include kitchen units and table, sideboards and other shelving units.

[[File:2145 FP581605 webview.jpg]]

During her tour of the building, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the rationale behind the design by Lord Foster, who was born and raised in Manchester and is a cancer survivor.

Lord Foster, Chairman and Founder of Foster + Partners, said:

“I have first-hand experience of the distress of a cancer diagnosis and understand how important Maggie’s Centres are as a retreat offering information, sanctuary and support. Our aim in Manchester, the city of my youth, was to create a building that is welcoming, friendly and without any of the institutional references of a hospital or health centre – a light-filled, homely space where people can gather, talk or simply reflect.

"That is why throughout the building there is a focus on natural light, greenery and views; with a greenhouse to provide fresh flowers, and an emphasis on the therapeutic qualities of nature and the outdoors. The timber frame, helps to connect the building with the surrounding greenery – externally, this structure will be partially planted with vines, making the architecture appear to dissolve into the gardens.”

Find out more [http://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/maggie-s-at-the-robert-parfett-building/ here]

Images and content courtesy of Foster + Partners.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.
* Building related illness.
* Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital.
* Changing lifestyles.
* Inclusive design.
* Indoor air quality.
* Indoor environmental quality.
* Sick building syndrome.
* Wellbeing and buildings.

[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:News]]

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−	Located across Britain and abroad, Maggie’s Centres are ~~conceived to~~ provide a welcoming ‘home away from home’ – a place of refuge where people affected by cancer can find emotional and practical support. Inspired by the blueprint for a new type of care set out by Maggie Keswick Jencks, they place great value upon the power of architecture to lift the spirits and help in the process of therapy.	+	Located across Britain and abroad, Maggie’s Centres are provide a welcoming ‘home away from home’ – a place of refuge where people affected by cancer can find emotional and practical support. Inspired by the blueprint for a new type of care set out by Maggie Keswick Jencks, they place great value upon the power of architecture to lift the spirits and help in the process of therapy.

	[[File:2145_FP581576_webview.jpg\|link=File:2145_FP581576_webview.jpg]]		[[File:2145_FP581576_webview.jpg\|link=File:2145_FP581576_webview.jpg]]
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−	The bronze roof rises in the centre to create a mezzanine level, naturally illuminated by triangular roof lights and ~~it is~~ supported by lightweight timber lattice beams that act as natural partitions between ~~different~~ internal areas.	+	The bronze roof rises in the centre to create a mezzanine level, naturally illuminated by triangular roof lights and supported by lightweight timber lattice beams that act as natural partitions between internal areas.

−	Materials such as brick floors, timber cladding and aluminium sliding windows combine warm, natural wood and tactile surfaces.	+	Materials such as brick floors, timber cladding and aluminium sliding windows combine to create warm, natural wood and tactile surfaces.

−	Throughout the centre, there is a focus on natural light, greenery and garden views. The rectilinear plan is punctuated by landscaped courtyards and the entire western elevation extends into a ~~wide~~ veranda, ~~which is~~ sheltered from the rain by the deep overhang of the roof.	+	Throughout the centre, there is a focus on natural light, greenery and garden views. The rectilinear plan is punctuated by landscaped courtyards and the entire western elevation extends into a veranda, sheltered from the rain by the deep overhang of the roof.

	[[File:2145_FP581603_webview.jpg\|link=File:2145_FP581603_webview.jpg]]		[[File:2145_FP581603_webview.jpg\|link=File:2145_FP581603_webview.jpg]]
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	The south end of the building, extends to embrace a 30 sq. m greenhouse which provides a space for people to grow flowers and other produce that can be used at the centre.		The south end of the building, extends to embrace a 30 sq. m greenhouse which provides a space for people to grow flowers and other produce that can be used at the centre.

−	The centre, designed and engineered by Foster + Partners, also features bespoke furniture designed by Norman Foster and Mike Holland who heads ~~out~~ the industrial design team in the practice. These include kitchen units and ~~table~~, sideboards and other shelving units.	+	The centre, designed and engineered by Foster + Partners, also features bespoke furniture designed by Norman Foster and Mike Holland who heads the industrial design team in the practice. These include kitchen units and tables, sideboards and other shelving units.

	[[File:2145_FP581605_webview.jpg\|link=File:2145_FP581605_webview.jpg]]		[[File:2145_FP581605_webview.jpg\|link=File:2145_FP581605_webview.jpg]]

−	During her tour of the building, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the rationale behind the design by Lord Foster, who was born and raised in Manchester and is a cancer survivor.	+	During her tour of the building, Her Royal Highness was introduced to the rationale behind the design by Lord Foster, who was born and raised in Manchester and is himself a cancer survivor.

	Lord Foster, Chairman and Founder of Foster + Partners, said:		Lord Foster, Chairman and Founder of Foster + Partners, said:
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	* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.		* BRE wellbeing research paper competition.
	* Building related illness.		* Building related illness.
−	* [[Cancer_Centre_at_Guy~~'s_Hospital~~\|Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital.]]	+	* [[Cancer_Centre_at_Guy%27s_Hospital\|Cancer Centre at Guy’s Hospital.]]
	* Changing lifestyles.		* Changing lifestyles.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.