AL_A unveils ‘woodland oasis’ Maggie’s centre

4. Maggie's Southampton designed by AL_A. Photo © Hufton+Crow

Design inspired by the nearby New Forest

AL_A has completed its Maggie’s cancer care centre for Southampton General Hospital.

Amanda Levete’s practice described the centre, which opens this month, as a “woodland oasis”.

Almost three quarters of the site has been used to create four gardens which are intended to reflect the ecology of the nearby New Forest.

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