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Sleep Laboratories
Neuromag MEG Scanner Suite
High-speed computer lab for data analysis
Facilities for 55 staff
By 2015 the University of Birmingham’s School of Psychology had expanded significantly, requiring a review of their accommodation strategy, which led to a feasibility study to establish viable options for new facilities.
The creation the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) allows expansion and continuation of inter-disciplinary research with HNS Trust partners like the QE Hospital. The new lab facility enables investigation into the brain using state-of-the-art imaging techniques within a collaborative and intellectually rich research environment.
CHBH was a multi-phased project across 3 buildings tying into a complex programme of campus relocations that included, offices and labs for specialist teaching & research, a 3T MRI and a Elekta Neuromag MEG scanner suite, 2 equipped sleep laboratories, observation rooms, an exercise lab, brain simulation facilities. CHBH also includes fast eye trackers & Propixx projector suite and high-speed computer lab for analysis and data storage, together with associated staff offices and support facilities for 55 staff.
The three-storey, brick-clad building sits within a Conservation Area within mature landscape and has a striking façade pattern using projecting brick headers and a 10m high artwork through the atrium based on brain function.
The CHBH is connected to the main 52 Pritchatts Road building via a new bridge at first floor level. 52 Pritchatts Road comprises of 6 levels including a new school reception, PhD Suites, lecture theatre, dry labs, test cubicles and academic offices, with further growth in the school a third Phase in an adjoining building is planned. The project was one of the first to utilise the Construction West Midlands Framework, a new method of procuring contractors.
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Birmingham | Leeds | Oxford
1 Severn Street Place
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Birmingham
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1 Severn Street Place
The Mailbox
Birmingham
B1 1SE
