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UBC Undergraduate Biosciences Complex (Phase 2)
Vancouver, BC Canada
We designed phase two of the new, revitalized Undergraduate Biosciences Complex at the University of British Columbia to enhance interdisciplinary learning for a range of bioscience disciplines. It provides a consolidated home for undergraduate students and teaching faculty across many differen… Read More
The new four-story East Wing and renovations to the 40-year-old North Wing complete the quadrangle formed with the West and South Wings, which were renewed in 2011. The design unifies the complex while clarifying circulation and accessibility with two existing wings.
Energized landscape and hardscape areas to support social, education and research activities.
Biophilic design features that are inspired by the biosciences program (e.g., frit patterns on glazing modeled on a stem cell image, details with patterns found in nature).
The University of British Columbia provides a consolidated home for undergraduate students and teaching faculty across many different sciences while also offering new facilities to replace aging administrative and storage spaces.
State-of-the-art laboratory and new learning spaces with versatile, active learning environments for 2,000 students.
