UBC LSC Medical School Expansion

ACAi Role
Architect and Prime Consultant

Location
Life Sciences Centre Building
University of British Columbia

Client
UBC Properties Trust

Design Team
Art Cader Architect Inc.
MCW Engineering – Mechanical & Electrical

Contractor
Syncra Construction

Completed in 2011, the interior alterations at the main floor of the Life Science Centre were carried out to increase medical student capacity within the UBC Faculty of Medicine at the Life Sciences Centre by 20 seats. The renovation comprised of 3 separate Ground Floor areas. A 45 person classroom was converted into 4 PBL Rooms acoustic separation, the Histology lab benches were modified, and the Central Meeting Boardroom was expanded.