Laidlaw Liverpool lands John Moores University, City Campus with Laing O'Rourke

 

                                                    

The new science building, designed by architects at Austin Smith Lord, Liverpool, will enable LJMU relocate two academic Schools in the Faculty of Science (Psychology and Sport and Exercise Sciences) from the Henry Cotton Building (Webster Street L3) to Byrom Street. Around 50% of the new building's 6,400 sq. metre floor space will be given over to specialist teaching and research laboratories, with the remainder being used for teaching, IT suite and staff accommodation. Given the variable topography of the site and the close proximity of suburban housing along its perimeter, the building has a stepped design, which architect Dominic Wilikinson describes as a being a "box within a box".

Architect Dominic Wilkinson said: " This has been a very challenging project that had pushed us to find creative ways to accommodate both the needs of students and staff with the very specialist requirements of research labs. We opted for the double height entrance foyer because we wanted to give the building a sense of drama, to give people a real sense of arrival when they entered the building. As this building is just the first phase of s master plan for Byrom Street, we hope that it sets high benchmark for future developments on the site".

Colin Whittaker (Key Account Manager)

“The client was looking for a long term cost effective product and that’s why we offered the upgrade from Commercial to Premier. This in turn enabled the client to have a 15 year Guarantee and the high quality Satin Stainless steel 316 solid elliptical section. The total order value was over £100,000 and the partnering agreement with Laing O'Rourke helped secure the order with Dragonfly subcontracting the fit out.”