The Fetal Medicine Research Institute

The Fetal Medicine Research Institute, spanning 5,255m², serves as a centre of excellence for Fetal Medicine and is home to The Fetal Medicine Foundation and King’s College Hospital. This building rehouses the world leading Harris Birthright Centre, caring for more than 10,000 patients each year, in a high quality hospital and research environment. The Fetal Medicine Foundation is a registered charity that aims to enhance the well-being of expectant mothers and their babies through fetal medicine research and training.

Situated within the King’s College Hospital campus, near Denmark Hill Station, the new establishment offers a range of amenities including ultrasound scanning, consultation rooms, treatment areas, diagnostic and research laboratories, educational resources, a lecture hall, conference facilities, administrative and office spaces. The Fetal Medicine Research Institute enables the integration of NHS services with cutting-edge research, education, and clinical practice in the field of fetal medicine.

The white Portland feature columns rise from the ground and curve to shape the arched roof of the building. They enclose the main clinical and public spaces, establishing a serene and engaging environment for those who use them. The sweeping feature columns in the glass atrium create a striking focal point at the entrance, symbolizing the aspirations of the new unit to enhance the quality of care for pregnant women and their unborn children.