This cancer support center features tree house architecture to provide patients and their families with a natural retreat. Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Maggie's Center is located in Oxford, UK on the grounds of Churchill Hospital.
Raised on timber stilts so it can be nestled among the trees, the facility has the appearance of an enlarged club house. The center has three wings, each with a different function, that jut out from the main structure, which houses a kitchen and dining area. The goal of these wings was not to disturb the surrounding trees and plants.
Comfortable tree house architecture could become more prevalent in healthcare environments and healing institutions as research demonstrates green space and natural light have measurable health benefits.
What's Driving This Trend
- Comfortable Tree House Architecture
- The use of tree house architecture in healthcare environments and healing institutions can provide comfortable and natural retreats for patients and their families.
- Green Space and Natural Light
- Research showing the measurable health benefits of green space and natural light could lead to an increase in their integration into healthcare facilities.
- Measurable Health Benefits
- The recognition of measurable health benefits associated with green space and natural light can pave the way for innovative healing practices in the healthcare industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare Facilities
- Healthcare facilities can incorporate comfortable tree house architecture to provide patients with a natural retreat and promote healing.
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to integrate green space and natural light into healthcare environments and healing institutions.
- Cancer Support Services
- Cancer support services can consider incorporating tree house architecture and natural elements to create a soothing environment for patients and their families.
