Overview
The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory seeks answers to some of science’s biggest questions. It is understandable then, that demand for visits to the site is quite high. Funded through the Science and Technology Facilities Council, the laboratory has a commitment to public engagement, meaning it receives visits from everyone from school children to royalty.
When a wider redevelopment was being planned at the Harwell Campus, the lab realised they had an opportunity to provide a purpose made visitor centre to replace the converted space they were occupying in an office block. Working alongside other contractors a new visitor centre was created, the focus of which would be a main hall providing enough space to accommodate 200 visitors and versatility for anything from seminars to exhibitions.
Alongside the hall, there is smaller classroom space, a breakout area, and video conferencing suite. The public engagement team is also situated in the centre, which provides them with office and canteen space. Decoration and flooring was carried out to 400m2 hall with 4.8m ceiling height.
The building was handed over just 20 weeks after taking possession of the site, with installation of the units taking just two days.
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