Laboratory Extension

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University of York

Extension to Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory (WACL) and York Plasma Institute (YPI)

WACL and the YPI are leading cutting edge research institutions at the University of York occupying separate neighbouring buildings. SHA was appointed by the University to look at the feasibility of building an extension to join the buildings. This would provide additional laboratory and research office space and foster synergy between the researchers.

Occupying the previous service yard the new extension provides 6 labs at ground floor and a combination of cellular and open plan offices at the upper level. A new stair and lift addresses the half storey level difference between the existing buildings and provides a secondary entrance.

The extension closely follows the architectural language of the WACL building to which it is directly joined. The buildings are connected by a single storey glazed link.

Stephen Hill Architects designed the building to planning approval stage for the University and then developed the detailed construction information for the D&B contractor Lindum York.

The building was completed and occupied in April 2018.