Altnagelvin Hospital
Client
Macmillan Cancer Support
Location
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Sector
Health
The Challenge
Macmillan Cancer Support and the Western Health Trust sought to create a new Health & Wellbeing Campus at Altnagelvin Hospital. The ambition was to deliver purpose-built, non-institutional facilities while sensitively refurbishing Agnes Jones House, a historic building of character, and connecting both through a cohesive and welcoming design.
Alasdair Rankin
Managing Director
Alasdair Rankin
Managing Director
Alasdair leads Aitken Turnbull as Managing Director, guiding the strategic vision and steering the senior management team with clear purpose. With extensive experience as a project and framework director across diverse sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the practice. His passion lies in Healthcare and Major Projects, where he excels in shaping strategic briefs and fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement. Alasdair’s thoughtful leadership ensures that every project aligns with both client goals and community needs, driving the continued growth and success of Aitken Turnbull.
Alistair Whitson
Associate
Alistair Whitson
Associate
Alistair is a highly experienced technical leader at Aitken Turnbull, bringing over 35 years of knowledge and expertise to the team. Educated at Edinburgh College of Art he has developed a wealth of experience as a technical leader, and has extensive experience across a range of sectors including Healthcare and Residential projects. Alongside his technical leadership, he also oversees IT within the practice, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently. With a practical, hands-on approach and a wealth of insight, Alistair supports the team in delivering well-crafted, reliable solutions for every project.
Our Approach
The new single-storey Macmillan Information and Support Centre adopts a triangular plan form with all key spaces arranged around a central hub—the heart of the scheme. Light-filled therapy, group and family rooms provide calm, uplifting spaces, while natural ventilation, underfloor heating and carefully modelled rooflights enhance comfort and wellbeing. Agnes Jones House is sympathetically refurbished, modernised internally and provides additional group and staff accommodation. The two buildings are connected by a landscaped courtyard, arranged around a central bespoke sculpture, part of a dedicated art programme developed with the renowned artist Locky Morris.
The Solution
The campus creates a warm, contemporary non-clinical environment. By uniting new and old through a sensitive, human-centred approach, the development enhances caner support and information services while safeguarding the character of Agnes Jones House for future generations.
Alasdair Rankin
Managing Director
Alasdair leads Aitken Turnbull as Managing Director, guiding the strategic vision and steering the senior management team with clear purpose. With extensive experience as a project and framework director across diverse sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the practice. His passion lies in Healthcare and Major Projects, where he excels in shaping strategic briefs and fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement. Alasdair’s thoughtful leadership ensures that every project aligns with both client goals and community needs, driving the continued growth and success of Aitken Turnbull.
Alasdair Rankin
Managing Director
Alasdair leads Aitken Turnbull as Managing Director, guiding the strategic vision and steering the senior management team with clear purpose. With extensive experience as a project and framework director across diverse sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the practice. His passion lies in Healthcare and Major Projects, where he excels in shaping strategic briefs and fostering meaningful stakeholder engagement. Alasdair’s thoughtful leadership ensures that every project aligns with both client goals and community needs, driving the continued growth and success of Aitken Turnbull.
Alistair Whitson
Associate
Alistair is a highly experienced technical leader at Aitken Turnbull, bringing over 35 years of knowledge and expertise to the team. Educated at Edinburgh College of Art he has developed a wealth of experience as a technical leader, and has extensive experience across a range of sectors including Healthcare and Residential projects. Alongside his technical leadership, he also oversees IT within the practice, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently. With a practical, hands-on approach and a wealth of insight, Alistair supports the team in delivering well-crafted, reliable solutions for every project.
Alistair Whitson
Associate
Alistair is a highly experienced technical leader at Aitken Turnbull, bringing over 35 years of knowledge and expertise to the team. Educated at Edinburgh College of Art he has developed a wealth of experience as a technical leader, and has extensive experience across a range of sectors including Healthcare and Residential projects. Alongside his technical leadership, he also oversees IT within the practice, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently. With a practical, hands-on approach and a wealth of insight, Alistair supports the team in delivering well-crafted, reliable solutions for every project.
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