Maggie's Centre, London

Maggie's Centre, London, a cancer care centre designed by Richard Rogers' practice Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners, is winner of the 2009 RIBA Stirling Prize. 

Located at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith, Maggie’s Centre was designed to contrast with the main hospital building and become a welcome retreat for those affected by cancer: patients, family members or friends.

The centre’s columns, ceiling and floors are all of a high-quality exposed concrete, increasing the thermal mass capacity and enabling the natural moderation of the peaks and troughs of temperature creating a sanctuary for cancer sufferers.

The main concrete structural frame was erected with cast in situ, fair-faced concrete columns supporting four separate first floor slabs and a central portal frame to support the roof.

The use of structural concrete and blockwork walls delivers high-quality acoustic performance that has proved key in creating a comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors alike.

Project team

Client: Maggie’s Centres
Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners
Structural engineer: Arup
Services engineer: Arup