Maggie's Dundee, building in United Kingdom
Maggie's Dundee is a support center located next to Ninewells Hospital, designed to help people with cancer and their families. The building was created by renowned architect Frank Gehry and features curved walls and a flowing timber and stainless steel roof without any straight lines.
The building opened in September 2003 as the first new Maggie's center worldwide and was designed by Frank Gehry's architecture firm. It received the Building of the Year award from the Royal Fine Art Commission in 2004, establishing it as a significant work of contemporary architecture.
The center was named after Maggie Keswick Jencks, who pioneered the concept of creating supportive spaces for cancer patients and their families. This reflects a broader vision of how design and community can provide comfort during life's most challenging moments.
The center sits next to the hospital with ample parking and an automatic barrier, plus a nearby bus stop with frequent services. The building is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and visitors can drop in anytime without needing to book ahead.
This was Frank Gehry's first building in the United Kingdom and helped establish his reputation for distinctive architecture worldwide. The roof design mimics the folds of a concertina, rising and falling to create visual rhythm when viewed against the water of the Firth of Tay.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Frank Gehry designs buildings with curved metal facades, irregular forms and experimental construction methods. His work defines urban spaces from Bilbao to Los Angeles. The exterior surfaces use titanium, steel or glass formed into wave-like or folded volumes. The interior spaces accommodate art...
Balgarthno stone circle
1.2 kmDundee, Invergowrie House
380 mDundee, Invergowrie, Main Street, St Columba's Church And Hall Of Scotland
1.1 kmDundee, Invergowrie, 46 Main Street, Former Free Church
978 mDundee, 389 Perth Road, The Hirsel
976 mInvergowrie Burn, Invergowrie Bridge
840 mDundee, 387 Perth Road, Morar
1 km
Invergowrie footbridge
1.1 kmDundee, 1 Hazel Drive
1.1 kmDundee, Invergowrie, St Peter's Church
849 mDundee, 381 Perth Road, Duncarse House, Ice-house And Larder
1.1 kmDundee, 385 Perth Road, Inniscarra
957 mDundee, 381 Perth Road, Duncarse House, Annexe
1.1 kmDundee, 381 Perth Road, Duncarse House
1.1 kmDundee, 381 Perth Road, Duncarse House, Lodge
1.1 kmDundee, Riverside Avenue, Dundee Technology Park, Prospect House
593 mDundee, 381 Perth Road, Duncarse House, Stable And Bothy
1.1 kmInvergowrie Primary School & Schoolhouse, Errol Road, Invergowrie
1.2 kmThe Old Manse, Main Street, Invergowrie
1 kmWayside, 6 Hazel Avenue, Dundee
935 mInvergowrie Primary School, Errol Road, Invergowrie
1.2 kmTollhouse, 1A Main Street, Invergowrie
882 mLabyrinth
37 mDeer Leap
668 mLabyrinth
35 mCubes
1 kmScenic viewpoint
831 mScenic viewpoint
840 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes