The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research has won the Architecture Grand Prix Prize at the Scottish Design Awards.

The building, designed by Reiach and Hall Architects, was named Best In Show at the ceremony.

The judges opinion was that the winner was "not only a fantastic building but was for a worthwhile cause and purpose".

Built within a walled garden on the University's Garscube Campus in Bearsden, the Beatson Institute accommodates seminar rooms, a lecture theatre, social areas and laboratories with supports spaces for 250 staff.

This major intiative was successfully project-managed for the University by Mary Beaton of Estates and Buildings.

As one of Cancer Research UK’s core-funded institutes Beatson carries out a programme of world-class science directed at understanding key aspects of cancer cell behaviour, This understanding is translated into new therapies and diagnostic tools to help cancer patients.

The Beatson Institute, which opened in May 2008 and cost £25million to construct, has already won a number of other design awards, including, RIBA Award 2009, Civic Trust Award 2009, Glasgow Institute of Architects Supreme Award 2008, Glasgow Institute of Architects Best Healthcare Building 2008, Roses Design Award Best Public Building 2008 - Silver.

First published: 2 June 2009

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