Table 1.

Summary of the main design parameters extracted from the interviews.

		Brittain	Gough	Harbour	Haylock	O’dwyer	Howells
Design Process and Decisions	Maggie’s brief supported and encouraged	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	NA
	Visiting the existing Maggie’s Centres	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	NA
	Strong communication with the client	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	NA
	Working with consultants and experts	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	NA
	Selecting/transforming the site to maximise nature connection	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	NA
	Budget friendly approach		✓				NA
	Male-friendly approach	✓					NA
Prioritised Design Parameters	Inclusion of greenery-plants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Use of natural materials		✓		✓	✓
	View of nature	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
	Existence of water elements						✓
	Exposure to daylight	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Use of diverse colours		✓	✓		✓	✓
	Inside-Outside Connection		✓		✓	✓	✓
	Provision of multisensory environment				✓		✓
	Provision of thermal comfort variability	✓		✓
	Provision of welcoming-relaxing environment	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
	Provision of prospect		✓			✓
	Provision of refuge-feeling safe	✓	✓			✓	✓
	Provision of privacy	✓					✓