Project: Teenage Cancer Trust, University Hospital of Wales

Client: Teenage Cancer Trust and UHW

Value: £2.4m

Contract: JCT 1998 with Contractor’s    Design

Duration: March 2007 - March 2009

Awards:

The project was recognised at the “Building Better Healthcare” Awards in 2009. The Skypad won the Judges Special Award.

RIBA Award 2010

The project comprised the design and construction of a state-of-the-art unit for the University Hospital Wales, which will provide a centre of clinical excellence for inpatient and outpatient care for young people with cancer from across Wales.

This unit is the first of its kind in Wales, and provides 8 in-patient beds and day care facilities for 15 to 24-year-olds.

The building is located in the centre of the main hospital grounds, within a fully operational hospital campus.

Using the latest technology, ‘The Skypad’ has been built on stilts on a very tight site between the adult and paediatric oncology centres. The fit-out included assisted baths, fully furnished wards, kitchenettes for parent and patients and all M&E services.

Designed in collaboration with teenagers, their families and clinical staff members, Skypad is an oasis of wellbeing and positivity, particularly for patients possibly struggling to come to terms with their condition or the impact of their treatment.

A range of social spaces provide opportunities to be entertained via a digital jukebox, satellite television and pool table or socialise, relax and study.

The external terrace allows patients and guests to enjoy fresh air and views of the landscape. A dedicated parent’s room provides them much needed personal space and privacy.

 

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