Maggie’s Centre, Oldham

Maggie’s Centre’s provide free practical, emotional and social

support to people with cancer, and their family and friends.

Founded upon Maggie Keswick Jencks’ view that people should

not “lose the joy of living in the fear of dying”, each Maggie’s

Centre is designed to alleviate the clinical and dispirited feel of

hospital environments, while enabling patients to feel empowered

and comfortable.

Architects dRMM, chose to use tulipwood CLT for the positive

influence the material has on people and for its beauty, strength,

and warmth. With research suggesting wooden structures can

help lower blood pressure and pulse rates, the Wood Housing

Humanity Report found that the material has more health and

wellbeing benefitsthan any other.

Visiting the Allgood showroom in London, dRMM were introduced

to the Holt range, designed by Alex Mowat. With an elegant super

circular shape, the Holt range is handcrafted from European oak

and provides the optimum grip for users.

Incorporating Holt L shape lever handles, WC turns, coat hooks,

doorstops and toilet roll holders as well as disabled toilet

furniture, Maggie’s Centre in Oldham has created a thoughtful

environment for its users.