University of Manchester - Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre

Client: University of Manchester
Architect: Anshen Dyer
Contractor: Shepherd Construction
Consultant: Faber Maunsell
Project value: 38 Million Pounds
Completed: 2006

The Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre (MIB) has been designed for the scientific culture of the university, the building will house over 500 scientists and 85 different research groups.

The building has cost 38 million pounds and comprises of six floors and covers a ground space of 13,100m2. The architectural aspect of the building consists of both open plan and multifunctional laboratories, with a wide
range of specialist facilities. The building also contains modern office facilities, recreation areas and a 200-seat lecture theatre. Furthermore meeting areas and a spectacular atrium area encourages interaction between the two spaces.

The office accommodation incorporates precast TermoDeck type flooring units to provide a heating and cooling system, based on the interaction between mechanical ventilation system and the thermal mass of the of the floor to assist in the environmental control of the designated areas.