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Maggies Oxford, Building, Architect, Image, England, Cancer caring centre
Maggie's Oxford Building : Information + Images
Project by Wilkinson Eyre, UK
Maggies Oxford,
Oxford, England
2008-
Wilkinson Eyre
Planning granted for Wilkinson Eyre's Maggies
Centre, Oxford
19 Jun 2009
MAGGIES OXFORD GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT
The Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford,
which will serve the thousands of people affected by cancer across
the region, has been granted planning permission.

The Centre has been designed by architect Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson
Eyre Architects, bringing a unique and striking new building to the
city of Oxford.
Liz Minton, Maggie's Oxford Centre Head said: "This is really
exciting news. This is a great step forward for Maggie's Oxford and
for the thousands of people in the region affected by cancer. The
permanent centre will allow us to open our doors to many more people
and expand upon the services we offer. The design by Wilkinson Eyre
Architects is truly wonderful. It is now a case of continuing with
our successful fundraising drive to reach the target of £3million.
With such great backing from the local community, we are sure we can
reach this target in the future."
Maggie's Centres greatly value the power of environment and design
to lift the spirits and subsequently their Centres attract the world's
leading architects. Architects of Maggie's Centres are asked to produce
practical spaces in which people feel safe and welcome but also have
their imagination and their curiosity kindled.
Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson Eyre Architects has followed Maggie's
brief to develop a stunning and practical design, which Maggie's are
very excited to take forward.
Chris Wilkinson said: "We are thrilled that the Centre has now
received planning permission. Our design encapsulates the philosophy
and principles on which the Maggie's Centres are based - the tree
house concept maximises the relationship between the internal space
and the external landscape offering discreet spaces for relaxation,
information and therapy, it will provide a sympathetic and caring
retreat, in tune with its surroundings."
The project is expected to start on site early next year.

Image © Maggie's Centres
Maggies Oxford - Building Concept
In response to the wooded site on the edge of the Churchill Hospital
in Oxford, the design concept is for a "tree house" which
nestles in amongst the vegetation supported on timber piloti to minimise
disruption to the flora and fauna.
Making use of the slope across the site, the single floor of the building
floats in amongst the trees and is accessed by bridge from the road
behind. The layout is composed of three wings emanating from a central
space which is a direct interpretation of the brief allowing separate
areas for information, emotional support and relaxation. All are linked
to the central welcoming heart space of the building which has a kitchen,
dining table and wood burning stove.
The rooms open up to views of trees and fields beyond on the south
side but are more closed to the north to control views back to the
hospital and the nursery. The size and shape of each window and glazed
panel has been carefully considered in relation to particular views
and another layer of timber trellis overlays some of the panels to
provide shade and privacy. Slot openings in the roof will allow shafts
of sunlight into the spaces and openings in the floor will provide
views through to the fauna below which, together with the external
terraces, will help to create a strong relationship between the internal
spaces and the natural surroundings.
The form of the building is articulated as a series of three-dimensional
planar elements which fragment, fold and wrap into one another. The
floor and roof planes rotate geometrically on top of one of another
so that the folds and wrapping of the roof walls and floor inform
the internal planning and vice versa. The surface materials are largely
timber and glass which are intended to give a friendly and familiar
appearance in contrast to the usual clinical aesthetic of a hospital.
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