IGMM Project

Alteration and extension to the Institute of Genetics and Molecular medicine complex (IGMM) for The University of Edinburgh at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

Oberlanders have recently completed this circa £10m research laboratory for The University of Edinburgh at the Western General Hospital (January 2015), having previously prepared the project feasibility study in 2009.

The site is prominently located on the East side of the Western General campus overlooking the grounds of Fettes College and Crewe Road South.

With stunning views to the Edinburgh skyline, the new building links three existing buildings to form a world class research institute. This comprises Edinburgh Cancer Research UK laboratory to the South, University of Edinburgh/Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit joining directly to the new building, with the Molecular Medicine building linking to the North). The new IGMM building is spread over five floors totalling 2,700m2. The new building will free up existing laboratories to enable expansion of IGMM research programmes.

With a central atrium space and a new iconic frontage, the project includes dry-lab computational research space, seminar/lecture facilities and a social hub with café. Further fit out work within the facility is expected to be fully operational by autumn 2015.