Architect chosen to design Fleming Centre at St Mary’s

Architect chosen to design Fleming Centre at St Mary’s

09 June 2025

The Centre will provide a space to bring together researchers, clinicians, policy makers, behavioural experts, commercial partners and the public, with the shared goal of tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at a global scale. 

The Fleming Centre will form part of the wider Fleming Initiative – established by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London – and will be part of a global network of centres around the world focused on winning the fight against AMR worldwide.

Stanton Williams beat four other prestigious teams shortlisted to design the Centre, following a competitive RIBA design competition, and a three-day design exhibition at the end of last year. Feedback from more than 300 visitors and 100 written responses helped inform the final selection.

The Centre is intended to be integrated into a full redevelopment of St Mary’s Hospital, which has been included in the Government’s New Hospital Programme.

Following the appointment of Stanton Williams, the next phase will include design development, public consultations and a planning application in collaboration with Westminster City Council.

The Centre is due to open in 2028, to coincide with the 100th anniversary of Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin at St Mary’s Hospital.

For the latest updates on the Fleming Centre project, please visit the Fleming Initiative website. Images courtesy of Stanton Williams.