Jestico + Whiles’ design delivers a world-leading
research and incubator centre which is dedicated to
the development of graphene and will be an essential
component in UK’s bid to remain at the forefront
of the commercialisation of this pioneering and
revolutionary material.
Located in the University Campus’ Science Quarter,
the National Graphene Institute is housed in a
compact 7,825m2 five-storey building, with the main
cleanroom located on the lower ground floor to
achieve best vibration performance. The ceiling of the
clean room is cleverly angled all the way around the
outside of the building so that from the pavement,
the cleanroom and scientists are visible to the public.
The building also includes a second cleanroom in
addition to laser, optical, metrology and chemical
laboratories, offices and ancillary accommodation
such as a seminar room that opens out on to a roof
terrace with a bio-diverse roof garden.
Architects: Jestico + Whiles www.jesticowhiles.com
Photographs: Hufton+Crow, Daniel Shearing