Maggie’s London was designed by Lord Rogers of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, and is one of six buildings to be shortlisted for the award by the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Maggie’s Chief Executive Laura Lee said: “The environment created by our centres is a core element of the care that we provide within them and Lord Rogers' stunning design of Maggie’s London makes a huge impact on the people affected by cancer who come in for help. It is a warm, inviting building which makes you feel like you are being hugged when you walk in. It has open, light spaces where groups of people can talk and share their experiences together; and it has cosy, private spaces were they can speak with our staff about their concerns, or have a quiet moment with a cup of tea after a hospital appointment. Since it’s opening in May 2008 Maggie’s London has provided information and support to thousands of people affected by cancer, and we are thrilled that Lord Rogers design is being considered for the Stirling Prize. All of the Shortlisted buildings are striking and unique pieces of architecture and we are thrilled to be being considered with them."

Today’s announcement follows the news on the 21st of May that Maggie’s London was awarded RIBA London Building of the Year. The jury commented about the building:
 "It is not normally in the power of architecture to move onlookers to tears, but this extraordinary building has inadvertently proven its ability to do just that. How is it possible that a building can generate an immediate and pervasive sense of welcome, warmth, serenity - and even love - in the context of a frantic Hammersmith thoroughfare – and in the shadow of a dauntingly huge NHS hospital? This is the poetry that Rogers Stirk Harbour have worked at the Maggie’s Centre in Fulham Palace Road."

And on November 13, 2008 RSHP's design for Maggie's London was named Winner of the 2008 Building Better Healthcare Judges' Special Award for Best Primary Care Design.

The Building Better Healthcare Awards have been recognising, rewarding and celebrating best practice and world class architecture, design, facilities and estates management in the healthcare built environment for a decade.  Judged by leading experts in the field of architecture, design and build – and chaired by the special advisor for health at the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) - the awards are well respected and considered the benchmark in industry best practice.