Project name: Henry Royce Institute

Module: Performative technologies 

Location of site: Manchester 

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Disconnect the tower from the city

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The Henry Royce Institute, a new advanced materials research centre on the University of Manchester Main Campus, working along side with the engineers from Ramboll.

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Spaces including vibration ultra-sensitive space to achieve VC-E for imaging and characterisation for nine key areas of materials research. Including graphene, and focusing on the themes of energy, engineering, functional and soft materials.

University identifies Sustainable Laboratories as a key requirement for achieving the overall carbon and broader sustainability targets, particularly due to the high levels of energy and water consumption in laboratory buildings.

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Rather than treating plants and vines as ‘add-ons’, as secondary elements, architects can use greenery as a means to define a space, to clad a surface, and to support the various functions of a building.

Screens of green can enhance the environmental performance of a building and a city.

 

The Architecture and design of the structure demonstrate their original use and significance. They are testimony to the past and part of their place’s identity.