Redefining research and laboratory Joining the buildings is a seven-storey, design, Bio21’s David Penington naturally ventilated atrium. Literally Bio21 Institute Building takes the metaphor of the cell the heart of the centre, the atrium and its nucleus, as its architectural houses the main entry, reception and David Penington expression, interpreting it throughout display area, and it is here that the so the form, literally follows function. cellular metaphor is most potently Building Bringing together the University of experienced. – Parkville VIC Melbourne, the Walter and Eliza Hall Stainless steel pods – support spaces Institute of Medical Research and the – The University of Melbourne of differing sizes – hang vertically in Royal Melbourne Hospital (Melbourne – 22,000m² | $120M | 2006 the atrium, bouncing daylight around Health), it is one of Australia’s largest the space, and connecting via bridges Awards centres of research and commercial – like arteries – to laboratories and activity. – 2006 Public Building Award, Property other areas, with timber screens along Council of Australia (Victoria) Two buildings of research laboratories, the bridges balancing the effect. A – 2006 Rider Hunt Award, Property support and office spaces form the core technologically sophisticated system Council of Australia (National) of the centre, with all other components of glazing and shading across all the built, hung, passing through or linking facades, the atrium roof and throughout – 2005 Lab of the Year Award, into the laboratory blocks. the interior illuminate the building Science Industry of Australia beautifully, and celebrate – with – 2005 Marion Mahony Interior transparency – its research activities. Architecture Award, Australian Institute of Architects (Victoria) designinc.com.au.