HOK wins London 'super lab' project

摘要

HOK has beaten Rafael Vinoly and NBBJ todesigna ￡500 million "super laboratory" in central London. The firm was named preferred bidder this week to draw up plans for the UK Centre for Medical Research & Innovation, which will be located behind the British Library in King's Cross. Arup, Turner & Townsend and Adams Kara Taylor are also part of the winning design team. The building, which is scheduled to be completed in 2014, aims to become a world-class centre where scientists can undertake cutting-edge research. It will also provide training to future generations of medical scientists.