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The Architect’s Perspective
MALCOLM MCLEAN, DIRECTOR
BOSWELL MITCHELL & JOHNSTON, ARCHITECTS
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Scope of This Presentation
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Some Background to BMJ
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Our Experience on Laboratories - Generally & at Queen’s
Fundamentals of the CCRCB Building’s Design
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Layout, Structure, Services Distribution etc
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Measures Adopted to Facilitate Future Change
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The Passive Sustainability Measures Adopted
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The Category 3 Containment Suite
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Zoning, Natural Ventilation & Daylight
Design and Procurement
The Active Sustainability Measures
Will be Covered by Subsequent Speakers
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Boswell Mitchell & Johnston, Architects
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Founded in Glasgow in 1911
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Offices in Glasgow, London & Belfast
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Now has it’s Fourth Generation of Partners/Directors
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Current Staff Total of Approximately 70
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Specialising in the Education, Research & Health Sectors
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Currently working for 13 Universities Throughout the UK
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Many Frameworks including MRC UK National Framework
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Extensive Experience in Complex Highly Serviced Buildings
- Including Many Laboratory Projects
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Some Recent and Current Laboratory Buildings
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Queen’s Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh
Construction Cost : £43M
Completion Date : August 2005
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Cardiovascular & Biomedical Research Centres, University of Glasgow
Construction Cost : £26.7M
Completion Date : January 2006
Scottish Power Energy Award
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Physics & Chemistry Research Laboratory Building, University of Warwick
Construction Cost : £17M
Completion Due : August 2011
BREEAM Rating of “Excellent” (76%)
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New Medical Laboratories at Southern General Hospital, Glasgow
Construction Cost : £74M
Completion Due : January 2012
BREEAM Rating of “Excellent” (70%+)
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Some Recent and Current Laboratories at Queen’s University, Belfast
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Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Construction Cost : £9.2M
Completion Date : June 2007
Our First Project at Queen’s University, Belfast
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Medical Biology Centre, Health Sciences Campus
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Refurbishments
Construction Cost : £7M
Completion Date : August 2008
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Expansion
Construction Cost : £5M
Completion Due: April 2011
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Vascular Biology Refurbishments, Royal Victoria Hospital
Construction Cost : £2.6M
Completion Due : December 2009
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Health Sciences New Building, Health Sciences Campus
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Phase I :
Construction Cost : £4.5M
Completion Date : January 2009
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Phase II :
Construction Cost : £4.2M
Completion Due : August 2010
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Malcolm McLean
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40 Years with BMJ Architects Since 1969
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Director - Based in BMJ’s Glasgow Office
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Specialises in University & Medical Research Buildings
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Ongoing and Completed Projects of This Type Throughout the UK
- Scotland, Northern Ireland and London Area
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Director in Charge of the CCRCB Lab Building at Queen’s
- From Inception to Completion
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Queen’s University Belfast’s Vision for the Project
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A High Quality Building
- To Attract and Retain World Class Researchers
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A High Quality Working Environment
- To Encourage Production of World Class Research Work
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Maximum Opportunities for Collaboration & Interaction
- Break Down the Barriers Between Staff in Different Areas
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CCRCB
HEALTH
SCIENCES
CAMPUS
BELFAST CITY
HOSPITAL
Generic Flexible Space which Facilitates Future Change
A Co-Identity and Best Possible Linkage with
The Northern Ireland Cancer Treatment Centre
THE NORTHERN
IRELAND
CANCER
TREATMENT
CENTRE
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Site Context
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On the edge of the University’s Health Sciences Campus
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Adjacent to Belfast City Hospital
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Very Constrained and Awkward Shaped Site
CCRCB
UNIVERSITY HEALTH
SCIENCES CAMPUS
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Semi-concealed with No Road Frontage
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Surrounded by a Variety of Building Types
- Low Rise & High Rise Residential
BELFAST CITY
HOSPITAL
THE NORTHERN
IRLELAND CANCER
TREATMENT
CENTRE
- Old semi-Redundant Hospital Buildings
- Newer University Teaching & Research Buildings
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Outline of The Project
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Design Work Commenced :
January 2004
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Construction Started
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September 2005
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Main Building Handover
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June 2007
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External Works Completed :
September 2007
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Gross Internal Floor Area :
- Primary
37%
- Secondary
18%
- Tertiary
15%
- Balance
30%
4,800m2
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Final Construction Cost
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£9.2M
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Cost per m2
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£1,916
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
The User Briefing Process
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Fundamental to the Success of This Project
- And Absolutely Every Laboratory Project
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Very Thorough and Close Dialogue with the University/Users
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Outline Briefing at RIBA Stage C
- To Identify All the Accommodation & Relationships
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Detail Briefing at RIBA Stage D
- To Identify the Detail Requirements for Every Area
- Crucial That the Services Engineers were Fully Involved
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Full Brief Communicated and Agreed with Everyone
- Very Detailed Structured Question & Answer Schedules
- Detailed Layout Drawings of Every Area
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Design Layout Principles - Building Plan
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Plan Layout is Driven by the Wedge Shaped Site
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Two Blocks with a Central Wedge Shaped Atrium
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Shallow Plan “Dry Block” with Research / Admin Offices
- Naturally Ventilated
- PI Offices and Write-Up Areas Separate from Labs
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Deeper Plan “Wet Block” with Generic Laboratories
- Mechanically Ventilated
- Main Labs on Perimeter for Views and Daylight
- Secondary Support Labs in Core Areas
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Central Atrium
- Extends Through the Full Length of Every Floor
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Design Layout Principles - Building Section
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Services Plant Space at Roof Level on Wet Block
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Four Above-Ground Floors of Labs & Offices
- Generic Repetitive Layouts
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Basement Floor Providing Support Facilities
- Support Labs, Stores & Lecture Room
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Potential Future Bridge Links to Adjacent Buildings
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Central Atrium
- Extends From Ground Floor to Roof Level
- A Major Focus, Externally & Internally
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Central Atrium - Expressed Externally
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Atrium Wedge is Carried Through Both End Elevations
- Expressed as Projecting Full Height Glazed Features
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The Large Front Projection (Facing North to Jubilee Road)
- Angled in Plan & Tilted Outwards to the Top
- Draws Visitors Towards the Main Entrance Below
- Houses Meeting Rooms & the Director’s Suite Behind It
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The Small Rear Projection (Facing North)
- Simple Straight Full Height Bay Window
- Signals the Building From Lisburn Road
- Houses Informal Meeting Areas Behind It
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Wedge Shaped Glazed Light on the Roof
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Central Atrium - Highlighted Internally
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Full Height Daylight Space
- A Bright & Simulating Focus In the Building
- Brings Natural Light Into the Building Interior
- Helps Break Down Barriers Between Floors
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Accommodates the Main Stair & Circulation Routes
- Fosters Informal Contact Between Researchers
- Helps Generate A Sense of Community
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Glazed Screens to Offices & Windows to Secondary Labs
- Provides Some Borrowed Daylight Into These Rooms
- Provides Stimulating Views Out From Them
- Provides Views Into the Working Areas
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
The Building Structure
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Steel Frame over Plant Rooms at Roof Level
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In-Situ Reinforced Concrete Frame & Slabs
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Thick Flat Slab Floors
- High Thermal Mass & Good Vibration Resistance
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No Internal Downstand Beams
- Keeps Temporary Shuttering Simple
- Facilitates Services Distribution
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Facility for Future Link Bridges to Adjacent Buildings
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Reinforced Concrete Raft Foundation Slab
- Excavations Reused As Fill Locally
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Design to Accommodate Future Flexibility
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Generic Modular Layout of Laboratories and Offices
- To Accommodate Needs of Initial Users and Future Users
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Repetitive Modular Floor Plans
- Including Specialist Secondary Laboratories
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Main Fixed Vertical Elements are Located at the Periphery
- Stairs
- Lifts
- Vertical Ducts
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Services Integration - Internally
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Carefully Considered From Early Concept Design Stage
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Linear Roof Plant Room Along the Wet Block
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Two Main Vertical Duct Enclosures At Each End
- Peripheral Location Facilitates Future Flexibility
- Access is From Circulation Spaces Outwith the Labs
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Small Pipework Ducts Located Around the Perimeter
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All Horizontal Services Strictly Contained Within Each Floor
- No Vertical Services Penetrations Except at Ducts
- Facilitates Future Modifications Without Disturbance
To Other Areas Above and Below
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Services Integration - Roof Level
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Many Fume Cupboard and Safety Cabinet Extract Flues
- All Had to Discharge Well Above Roof Level
- Adjacent Much Higher Buildings, Including Residential
- Safe Height for Discharge Confirmed by CFD Analysis
Simulating All Different Wind Conditions
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All Flues are Housed in Two Graceful Funnels on the Roof
- Included at Early Design and Costing Stage
- Carefully Designed and Integrated With the Roof Plantroom
- Provides an Interesting Roofscape From Ground and High Levels
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Spare Flues for Future Use Were Incorporated in the Funnels
- Minimal Additional Cost
- Greatly Facilitated Subsequent Additions
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Category III Containment Suite - Design Principles
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Accessed Directly From A Main Laboratory
- Provides Good Level of Basic Safety and Security
- Can be Used for Tissue Culture When No Need for CAT III
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Simple Passive Ventilation System
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- All Supply Air is Drawn From the Main Laboratory
- All Air Extract is Through Safety Cabinet Fans and Filters
- Simple Set-Up Avoids Any Possibility of Positive Pressure
- No Separate Ventilation Supply & Extract System
- No Complicated Controls
- Big Savings in Capital and Running Costs
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Category III Containment Suite - Procurement Principles
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Separate Turnkey Package for The Whole Installation
- Room Fabric, Safety Cabinets/Extracts & Autoclave
- Set Up As A Contractor Design Portion
- Based on a Detailed Performance Specification
- Approved Specialist Sub-Contractors were Named
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Single Point of Responsibility for the Whole Suite
- Provided by The Single Specialist Sub-Contractor
- Main Contractor Co-ordinated the Specialist Package
into the Execution of the Whole Contract
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories
Key Issues of the Success of the Project
THE RIGHT PEOPLE
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A Design & Construction Team with Proven Relevant Experience
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Initiative of the University Project Manager Throughout
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Co-ordinating the University Input & Making Quick Decisions
Involvement of the CCRCB Laboratory Manager From the Outset
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A Single Point of Co-ordination for All the User Requirements
WORK AT THE EARLY STAGES
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The Time Invested Early in Very Thorough Briefing
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The Early Agreement of All Key Strategies for the Building
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Ensuring Early Designs & Costs Were Fully Comprehensive
WORK AT CONSTRUCTION STAGE
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Thorough Management and Monitoring
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Quality, Progress, Cost & Change Control
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Procurement, Co-ordination & Commissioning
Queen’s University, Belfast - Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Safe, Successful and
Sustainable Laboratories