A NEW purpose-built hospice aimed at providing palliative care has won two architectural awards.
Last week, it was announced that Thames Hospice scooped the 2022 RIBA South Award, and the RIBA South Client of the Year.
Winners automatically go forward to the national awards which take place later this year.
The 28-bed site opened in October 2020, helping families who face a life-limiting illness. Surrounded by eight acres of stunning landscaped gardens by Bray Lake near Maidenhead, the facilities have been designed to offer a safe and tranquil haven to support people aged 16 and over.
It also aim to provide a calming environment to enhance the wellbeing of staff and all those who visit.
Phil Kavanagh, of KKE Architects who helped design the site, said: “We are really proud that the project received both these accolades.
“It is highly deserved as the Hospice leadership and the design team have created a very special place.”
And Debbie Raven, Chief Executive, Thames Hospice added: “I am absolutely thrilled that our iconic building as well as all those involved in the project have been given the recognition they so richly deserved.
“My Hospice team, architects, builders and design team worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to complete the build programme on time and on budget.
“This facility enables us to offer world-class hospice care to even more people in our community who need our support now and for generations to come.”
