Internal layout design

Lab facilities are placed along the windows as this is where the majority of the staff will spend their working hours. Because of stress on the eyes due to microscope use, it is hoped that looking out to the site's good views will offer welcome relief for staff.

Supporting facilities such as refrigeration rooms and washing areas are located in the centre of the floors, as the lab technicians would spend relatively little time at them.

Internal circulation control

The client was concerned about circulation between the public and lab workers, and how the samples are collected and distributed to each lab. Security controls near the main passenger lift lobby on each floor separate the corridors to the labs and service lift areas.

A service corridor allows for specific maintenance access to supporting facilities without disturbance to lab staff. Specimens are received at a specialised samples collection counter at the ground floor of the building, where an isolated area near the carpark is provided for staff to unpack and carry out sorting close to the loading lift.

 

Interior Space

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