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General presentation

Background

The Lyonbiopôle global health cluster wanted to create a collaborative innovation platform, called Accinov, in the district of Lyon Gerland, epicenter of the health sector. This place was intended to accommodate startups in biotechnology, by putting at the disposal of these laboratories, bioproduction units, clean rooms and turnkey services.

Accinov proposed an innovative hosting model for biotechnology companies that develop innovative breakthrough technologies, products and services.

Our response

To respond to this direct order, we invented a usage-based tool, i.e. integrating all the techniques and technologies, but also modular and flexible for the multiple research projects. Our understanding of “hotels with dedicated resources” has allowed us to design a “racing engine with a beautiful shell”.

Architectural Mission

This building is part of a new urban project in the vicinity of the Stade de Gerland, and was developed in a mutual partnership with the services of Maison de Gerland and ABF, considering its proximity to the Tony Garnier stadium, classified as a HM. It has a tertiary facade underscored by a substructure of glass, while the technical blocks are in the background. Although isolated and protected, these spaces receive natural light generated by large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Engineering Mission

The process, inescapable, has led to the architecture, and not the reverse. The respect for the constraints and expertise of the engineers in terms of clean rooms and laboratories resulted in a state-of-the-art building, whose architecture strongly establishes its identity.

Technical Description

Client

Lyonbiopôle /Accinov

Area

6,000 m2

Budget

€ 17.5 million

Environmental Performance

Compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP & GMP)

Arching Mission

  • Complete architectural mission
  • HVAC utilities
  • Plumbing and sanitation installations
  • Building management system