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Waimarie (Science North), Lincoln
About the Project
This state-of-the-art facility includes research and teaching laboratories, educational and write-up spaces, offices, a café, social areas and a separate ancillary building for plant and hazardous materials.
Design and Build of a 9,450m², three-storey, flagship science facility including labs and modern learning environments set within biodiverse, park-like surroundings.
Lincoln University
Client
September 2023
Completed
Lincoln
Location
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The new Waimarie building at Lincoln University provides state-of-the-art learning and research spaces within the three-storey, flagship science facility.
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At 9,450m² the new design and build project provides teaching and research laboratories, workspaces, meeting places and flat-floor teaching areas as well as a social and collaborative space with associated amenities.
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Waimarie has a minimal environmental impact, incorporating solar arrays, a ground-sourced heating and cooling system, and a rainwater-fed toilet flushing system in the design.
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Products were sourced locally where possible, including 10 tonnes of locally grown wool for thermal and acoustic insulation and carpet. At least 60% of timber used was either reused, recycled, or new timber that was either FSC certified or similar.
Construction was highly efficient due to well-coordinated drawings, detailed planning during the design stage, and off-site construction of key elements, e.g. pre-cast concrete sheer walls and pre-nailed timber walls.
