The architectural historian John Newman described the design as "An ebullient performance in [Corbett's] favourite Queen-Anne-cum-Jacobean style".[5] The foundation stone was laid on 7 August 1902 by the 4th Marquess of Bute, son of the testator.[6] Named the Royal Hamadryad Hospital, the new building was opened by the Marquess on 29 June 1905.[7]