Sonnemann Toon Architects received a guided tour of The Christie Hospital in Manchester. We were briefed on, then visited 4 buildings: The in-progress Proton Beam Therapy Unit, Integrated Procedures Unit, Cancer Research Centre, and Maggie’s Manchester.

We got up close & personal with the cyclotron, beam line, dipoles, quadropoles and gantries – it was interesting to compare the technology used in the PBTU with the one Sonnemann Toon are installing in Harley Street. The visit to Maggies Manchester was surreal: such a welcoming, calming, beautiful space. The educational and fulfilling day ended with a drinks reception at The Whitworth Gallery – we were truly spoilt.