Frank Gehry

Designed to complement hospital care for people with cancer, six Maggie’s Centres have opened in the United Kingdom.

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In Dundee, Scotland, architect Frank Gehry was inspired by the organic forms of brochs, prehistoric Highland dwellings.

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A lounge area for group sessions.

Zaha Hadid

Against the backdrop of Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, London architect Zaha Hadid’s dramatic design strikes a chord of change.

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The room designated for relaxation classes and meetings between patients and doctors is open and bright.

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In a lounge area that’s also used for tai chi classes, light pours in through irregular triangular openings in a wall and the ceiling.

Richard Rogers

The London Maggie’s Centre, at Charing Cross hospital, was designed by architect Richard Rogers. Above: A courtyard for contemplation precedes the entrance to the vibrantly colored building.

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The center’s kitchen and dining area, left, and the library are furnished to feel like a private home.