Maggie’s Centre, a beautiful cancer care sanctuary in west London by Richard Rogers’ practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has won the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize 2009 in association with The Architects Journal and Crystal CG. This is the second time the practice has been awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize (Barajas Airport, Spain, 2006).
The presentation of the UK’s premier architectural award took place at a special awards ceremony this evening (Saturday 17 October) at Old Billingsgate in London, and was televised live on Channel 4 at 9pm.
SOURCE: RIBA: Richard Rogers’ Maggie’s cancer care centre has won the RIBA Stirling Prize 2009.