Queens Centre for Oncology & Haematology
Hull
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| Architect: |
HLM |
| Stone Type: |
Crosland Hill |
| Awards: |
RIBA Yorkshire White Rose Award for Architecture Gold Award Winner 2009 |
 In designing this new facility at Castle Hospital, HLM took a collaborative approach which has delivered a UK Centre of Excellence, matching client aspirations for a ‘healing environment’ and complementing beautiful surroundings. This is an innovative design & build project, characterised by careful planning and empathy with staff and patients, on an ecologically sensitive site. At £70m, the project represents one of the biggest investments regionally in a century, treating cancer and blood disorders in a 1.2 million person catchment area.
The new centre increases capacity and staff numbers, and imbues a sense of tranquillity and psychological wellbeing. 18 months' design development involved close collaboration with clinicians, patients and architectural advisers. Ongoing user group meetings with 19 departments clarified everything from room relationships to equipment locations.   The East Riding village theme, achieved through careful choice of materials, blends into neighbouring countryside. Glazed links provide natural sunlight and views. Nine courtyards feature intimate walled gardens; proven to have psychological and physical health benefits. Nearly all 800 rooms look out over courtyards, gardens or landscape. The 'walk in the woods' – a high-level glazed walkway – provides seamless access from the main hospital.
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