The laboratory block contains six autonomous research units
sharing common service and administrative areas, a library, restaurant and
auditorium. The units are grouped around the entrance hall where scientists
can meet each other while lunching, reading professional journals, negotiating
or having a coffee break.
The laboratory building is clad externally in deep blue metal.
The oxidized copper grille on the front of the facade is to protect the working
areas from the sun. The effect of the green copper hatching on the deep blue
wall varies according to the viewer's movement and position.
