Biosciences Centre, University of Liverpool
- Status
- Completed 2003
- Client
- University of Liverpool
- Value
- £23m
- Procurement Method
- Two Stage Traditional
- Services
- Architect and Lead Consultant
- Scale
- 9,510m²
The Biosciences Centre is a teaching and research facility that has unified the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Liverpool. The design concept seeks to foster social and intellectual interaction and collaboration between researchers within a new state of the art research environment.
- Status
- Completed 2003
- Client
- University of Liverpool
- Value
- £23m
- Procurement Method
- Two Stage Traditional
- Services
- Architect and Lead Consultant
- Scale
- 9,510m²
The proposal includes both new and refurbished facilities, which form a new ‘quad’ within the university precinct. The project was delivered on time within a tight time scale. A key aspect of the project is its significance as a flagship development both for the University and the City of Liverpool.
Laboratory
“David Morley Architects have produced a design that is proving highly successful in terms of the core goals of the project – a state of the art research facility that establishes integration and collaboration within the biological sciences research community. The building has also made a strong impact on the city, transforming the northeast corner of the precinct and a key gateway site into a memorable landmark.”
The site is located at the north-east corner of the precinct, opposite a major gateway route into the city centre. The radial design responds to the corner, establishing a strong presence and identity. A contemporary cladding material – terra cotta rainscreen – reminiscent of Liverpool sandstone, has been used on the street-side elevation.
