Steven Holl Architects’ Maggie’s Center Barts Glows in London’s Historical Site
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Steven Holl Architects designs a light-filled modern structure in a historical site in London that is rooted in the city’s Medieval culture.Maggie’s Barts stands adjacent to the courtyard of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London’s oldest hospital foundeSteven Holl Architects’ Maggie’s Center Barts Glows in London’s Historical Site
Steven Holl Architects designs a light-filled modern structure in a historical site in London that is rooted in the city’s Medieval culture.Maggie’s Barts stands adjacent to the courtyard of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London’s oldest hospital founded in the 12th century by Rahere for “the restoration of poor men.” The new building becomes the 23rd Maggie’s Center dedicated to providing free emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families. “I believe drawing is a form of thought and music is a vital force. At Maggie’s Barts, these two are united to yield the space and light of a tiny work of architecture with large joyful hopes,” says Steven Holl.The facade is fabricated with a polychrome insulating glass that allows the interiors to be filled with natural light and captures the changing daylight patterns of the seasons. The translucent white glass façade is punctuated with colored glass fragments organized in horizontal bands, bringing to mind “neume notation” of 13th century Medieval music. An open curved staircase connects the three floors of this “urban townhouse,” leading to the public roof garden that opens to a large room for Tai Chi and yoga. “Steven Holl’s design is a perfect blend of old and new and sits beautifully next to the historical hospital site. With its colored glass and peaceful roof garden, designed by Darren Hawkes, I am sure the Center will provide a safe haven for people living with cancer,” said Laura Lee, Maggie’s Chief Executive, during the opening of the Center.For details , visit: www.stevenholl.comClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the project. Read more