Transforming Spaces for Science

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Fitting a new laboratory into an old building’s framework comes with its own set of challenges, calculating area for intended lab activities for starters.

Our Transforming Spaces for Science presents a whistle-stop tour of how to turn an old building into a science laboratory. Calling on their impressive portfolio of experience, our SciTech team of experts demonstrate how the practical application of the key steps and considerations outlined in our Design for Reuse flow chart can breathe new life into an old building – all in the name of science.

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