Maggie’s Newcastle offers social, emotional and practical support to people with cancer, their friends and families. The cancer care centre is the culmination of five years of local community endeavour, and numerous fundraising events, spearheaded by Maggie's and supported by the extraordinary donation of land by the Freeman Hospital Trust. Cullinan Studio believes that giving patients a way to connect with nature is fundamental to wellbeing. Maggie's Newcastle is embraced by a garden so that it can be seen from every corner inside and natural light has free discourse throughout. This centre is that most rare of things, a public building that feels generous and safe. The use of natural materials creates a warm and tactile effect, going against the grain of institutional convention.