Building at a glance
Lab environments
The building’s PC2 wet and dry labs are designed for flexibility, supporting different workflows, group sizes and research streams. They can also be re-configured as science and technologies evolve. Lab design prioritises spaces that are visually connected and integrated with the building, putting research on display.
Wet labs
- Located away from public floors in a PC2 compliant zone, with controlled access
- Adaptable design with open plan zone or enclosed space, supporting a variety of research functions or teams
- PC2 compliant finishes throughout, with moveable lab benches and pedestals
Dry labs
- Combination of publicly accessible space and secure workplace
- Inviting public space for visitors waiting for consultations or interviews
- Enclosed room with optimal acoustics and natural light for interaction with research participants
Specialty labs
Wide range of these lab designs include:
- Robotics and cell screening lab
- Genomics lab for study and mapping of human or other genomes
- Tissue culture and processing labs
- Vision and eye bank labs
- Cryostat lab for maintaining low cryogenic temperatures of samples
- Infection and immunity lab
Workplace
An interconnecting staircase anchors the design as part of the wayfinding strategy, encouraging active movement and interaction. Extensive interior planting and green terraces, plus soaring atria and ‘winter gardens’, create an uplifting, biophilic environment for researchers and visitors. Designed for seamless collaboration and productivity, the building incorporates advanced digital features and rapid digital connectivity throughout.
