Science Central Two – Chemistry Laboratory Complex (Research)

Project Snapshot

Project Size: 11,360 gross sq metres
Budget: $156 million estimate
Status: TBD
Reduced Deferred Maintenance: $36.9 million

Project Summary

Of the Chemistry Complex’s five older buildings, only two have been renewed. The remaining three buildings will be replaced under this proposed two-phase project which will mitigate $96 million in deferred maintenance.

Phase Two: Interdisciplinary Building for Research in Sustainable Chemistry

Innovations in Chemistry research are hampered by insufficient space and aging infrastructure in the Chemistry/Physics Building, the only research wing that has not yet been renewed. Chemistry will play a central role in addressing many of the major challenges facing humanity and the planet, and research focused on climate change mitigation, alternative energy, and sustainability is core to the mission of the department moving forward. UBC proposes to replace the Chemistry/Physics wing with a new state-of-the-art 11,360 gross square metres research building that will house modern laboratories, core facilities, and areas for collaboration. The replacement of existing facilities will facilitate more integration between the teaching and training programs, support greater interdisciplinary research collaboration and help create more partnerships with industry. Collectively, these will be a catalyst for developing innovative solutions to global issues and to
preparing graduates to provide meaningful contributions to BC’s economic growth.

More information on Phase One: Chemical Sciences Undergraduate Teaching Building can be found here.