The new Neuroscience Facility at the Sherman Health Science Research Centre at Keele Campus is approx. 4,800 m2 (52,000 sf).
The preliminary program consists of small and large interconnected bio-safety level 2 (research laboratories), general lab space, locker rooms, meeting rooms, small multi-use experiment rooms, student/faculty offices, student and staff space, administration support spaces, and areas for mechanical/electrical equipment as well as service support spaces (custodial, storage, etc).
The building has three levels. Level 1 is specialty labs and loading zone. Level 2 is the entrance and houses other public functions. The main mechanical and electrical space is also located on this floor directly above the lab spaces, which significantly reduces the costs associated with ducting and piping if it was on the roof. The top floor is dedicated to the faculty and graduate student offices with natural light and views. The proposed building has two points of connection to the existing Sherman building – one on the lower level and the other on the entrance level.