Maggie’s Centre

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Client: Public

Type: Hospital | Completed: 2011

Materials: Scottish elm

Features: Undulating elm panels, sustainable materials and tacticle and soft surfaces.

Our client’s brief:

We designed and crafted this calming curved counselling room at Maggie’s Centre, a grotto-like space of undulating elm walls, wrapped with a curvaceous bench and lit from an oculus roof light. The warmth and tactile quality of the elm were central to the design, creating a comforting and reassuring environment where visitors can feel safe, supported and at ease. For many people undergoing cancer treatment, sensitivity to touch and surroundings can be heightened, making the use of natural materials particularly important in fostering a sense of wellbeing and connection.

This space also inspired our iconic Torrin snug area at The Balvenie. In 2012, Maggie’s Glasgow won the prestigious Andrew Doolan Award, and the building was shortlisted for the Stirling Prize that same year.