University of British Columbia Beaty Biodiversity Centre
The UBC Biodiversity Research Centre is a 124,000 sq. ft. building housing wet and dry laboratories, collections, exhibits and office space.
In addition to this research function, the Centre houses six of the University's most important scientific collections.
Structurally, RJC needed to account for The Beaty Biodiversity Museum requirements for large exhibit display space to showcase UBC's vast collection of specimens, as well as open labs and public lecture space.
Additionally, four interdisciplinary research groups representing a variety of UBC departments call the Biodiversity Centre home.
The Centre is functionally integrated with the Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory building as well as with the existing Biosciences and Food, Nutrition, and Health buildings.
Project Specifications
Location
Vancouver, BC
Building Structure Type
Post Secondary / Museum
Owner/Developer
UBC Properties Trust
Architect
Patkau Architects Inc.
Contractor
Scott Builders Inc.
