the rybka difference
New-build healthcare with MRI, CT scanning and Linear Accelerators.
Value: £100M
Client: North Glasgow NHS Trust
Architect: Ryder HKS
The new-build centre comprises of five floors which house Linear Accelerators, MRI and CT scanning suites. Rybka were part of the Shadow Design Team for the Phase II development of the Beatson Oncology Unit, located in the Gartnavel Hospital Campus in Glasgow.
The new-build centre comprises of five floors which house Linear Accelerators, MRI and CT scanning suites. There are three floors of inpatient wards, specialist clinics for day patients, a pharmacy, theatres and clinical trial and research space.
Due to compromised immunity endured by many patients, the accommodation required careful attention to control infection. This, coupled with substantial heat gains from equipment, resulted in the requirement for a fully air-conditioned design solution.
Photo credit. Hypostyle Architects