At a glance

Location

Glasgow, Scotland

Client

University of Glasgow

Status

Completed

Enabling a home for innovation

The Advanced Research Centre (ARC) provides the University, for the first time, with a space devoted to nurturing interdisciplinary thematic research "at scale"- crossing traditional boundaries and established ways of working.

The ARC building is home to the 'Innovation Accelerator' space. This supported environment provides high quality office and laboratory facilities for spin-out companies, entrepreneurs and the co-location of corporate research and development teams to work with wider university programmes.

The first four levels of the structure is comprised of laboratories, while the atrium  opens itself up to a large roof light and glazed partitions offer views into the laboratory spaces. 

Research in the ARC will be focused around five thematic areas:

  • Technology for Life
  • Digital Chemistry 
  • Quantum and Nano Technologies
  • International Development
  • Creative Economies and Cultural Transformation

"To solve today's greatest challenges, universities must incorporate their local communities, nurture ties with industry to foster research and innovation, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty from diverse backgrounds. The Advanced Research Centre accomplishes these goals by combining informed design with the latest insights into problem-solving and teamwork."

Gary Clark Regional Leader of Science and Technology at HOK

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