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Bristol University Nanotechnology lab

Laboratories and research

The modern lab remains central to scientific research, development and discovery. Our approach to designing these environments reflects that importance. We prioritise cost efficiency, sustainability, resilience, adaptability and enhanced environmental performance. The goal is to provide a collaborative and inspiring workspace for scientists.

Our extensive record includes biology and chemistry research laboratories, high-containment facilities, clean rooms and pilot plants. We also develop specific and unique lab facilities designed for specialist ventures. 

How we can help

We help clients to develop the research laboratories for the most demanding science:

Adaptable spaces
Designing flexibility to ensure facilities stay productive
Repurposing existing buildings
Creative conversion into tomorrow's laboratories
Sustainable science
Lowering resource and energy use across laboratory operations
Containment and high containment
Design of high containment laboratory facilities
Smart laboratories
Bringing digital innovation to laboratory operations and user experience

Services

Find out more about how we support science projects:

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Services
Building retrofit
Building services engineering
Chemical and process engineering
Climate change risk, resilience and adaptation
Decarbonisation
Digital asset management
Digital twins
Fire engineering
Project and programme management
Science and industry architecture
Smart buildings
Vibration engineering
Related markets and submarkets
Education
Healthcare

Projects

From particle accelerators to city-centre research labs, Arup works with global science pioneers. Learn more:

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Creating a new landmark to inspire future scientists
CERN Science Gateway
Exterior view of CERN Science Gateway. Credit: Michael Denance
Repurposing an old school building into a space for 21st century science
Sir William Henry Bragg Building, University of Leeds
Exterior view of the Sir William Henry Bragg Building
Designing a secure, energy efficient research environment
Westmead Institute for Medical Research
We worked to make open spaces fire safe

Insights

In science, today’s innovations are essential to deliver tomorrow’s discoveries. Learn more about the changing way the world approaches science and research.

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Publication

Repurpose for Science: structures

Article

All-electric labs: Key to a sustainable future for science

All electric labs
Article

The laboratory on your street: how science can bring discovery back to our cities

Laboratory on your street
Article

The future of the urban campus

Ford's Dearborn research and engineering campus

Experts

To discuss a science or laboratory proposal, contact our team today.