The new-build facility, called the Materials Innovation Factory, will be a ‘research hotel’ used by 140 University of Liverpool researchers and up to 100 researchers from industry partners.
The project incorporates the demolition of the existing lecture theatre and refurbishment of the existing buildings on the university’s campus.
The new four-storey extension will incorporate research labs, office accommodation and associated ancillary spaces and must achieve a Breeam Excellent rating.
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