“Our Centres are here for anyone with any type of cancer and their families and friends, offering the practical, emotional and social support that people with cancer need”
Laura Lee, Maggie's Chief Executive
Maggies is a custom built centre that provides support to cancer patients and their families. I am was intrigued by this and decided to divulge into this charity further.
The further I began to dig the more information unfolded, I was most struck with the narrate behind the building of 'Maggies-Highlands'
The design of the building is based upon the division (mitosis) of cells, within a heathy environment. Just before the cells divide they form a vesta shape (similar to an oval) and this has inspired the shape of the building. This shape is continued right throughout the building and interiors.
There area variety of 'Maggies' around the country, and at the moment there is a 'Maggie' being built in Liverpool.
A 11m-long, glass-panelled called "The London Dresser was commissioned by the Mayor of London as part of the Wonder Installations series for the 2012 Games.
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| Interim building in process of being built. |
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