Preston architects complete bereavement centre at county hospice
FWP was commissioned to deliver a place that would offer a safe, warm and welcoming environment for families and individuals to have support in a space away from home and the main hospice building. Wyre-based Huck Construction, of Out Rawcliffe, carried out the building work.
The modern, purpose-built, facility with striking larch cladding has quiet rooms, breakout spaces, open spaces for group and family activities, mixed-use areas, a kitchen and offices. Two gardens are also part of the site, including a sensory garden providing reflective spaces where young children and teenagers can be immersed in the scents, textures and colours of plants and related elements.partner and architect on the project, said: “The ‘Forget Me Not’ centre will allow the hospice to provide a wide range of support services for the community.“Within the design we have used natural lighting wherever possible and have worked to create calm and friendly spaces throughout.
The project to build the centre began last year, following a generous donation from Nick and Barbara Scholes, who have been supporting the charity for many years. Nick Scholes said: “We’re both proud Lancastrians and we have a strong affection for Lancaster and the work that the St John’s Hospice has carried out for its community over the years.”