With a special focus on sustainability and technical innovation, the four-storey building features a range of specialised facilities, including a clean room, a neutron irradiation unit, and a heavy-duty assembly hall for detector units.
Clean Environment for Precise Research
In the interior fit-out, extensive expertise was applied through a range of services and products: the installation of heating, ventilation, and sanitary systems, as well as the entire electrical engineering including self-supply and lighting systems, were key components of the project. Special attention was given to energy-efficient solutions to meet the high demands of modern research facilities.
In the sensitive laboratory areas, filter fan units were used to reduce the particle concentration in the cleanroom systems or sub-areas of an overall system. Partition and ceiling systems were installed to the highest cleanroom standards to provide a contamination-free environment.
Integrated LED lights in the cleanroom ceilings ensure optimal lighting and working conditions. The walkable cleanroom ceilings are ideal for use in the sensitive areas where a large number of Filter Fan Units are essential. The narrow sight width of the support profiles and their high load-bearing capacity allow for the maximum filter area with full FFU occupancy. The high load-bearing capacity of the walk-on maintenance ceiling with concealed cable and media routing are further advantages of Lindner cleanroom ceilings.
Versatile Space Utilisation and Innovative Infrastructure
The CfP II not only offers specialised laboratories but also flexible office and work areas as well as spaces for visiting scientists from various disciplines. The facilities include high-quality wooden interior doors and customised laboratory furniture. The complete fit-out by Lindner included a variety of trades, such as drywall, carpentry, tiling, painting, flooring, metal ceilings, and screed work. Lindner also carried out special installations such as the irradiation facility, crane systems, and lift installations.
Challenges and Technical Solutions
An especially notable challenge within the project was ensuring the supply of pure gases, the helium recirculation as well as the connection pipework for one of the xenon condensers. The complex installation and commissioning of these supply systems required the highest precision and expertise.
The new laboratory and office building CfP II at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz exemplifies modern architecture and innovative technology in the service of science. The Lindner Group has realised the requirements of a research building with its diverse services and sustainable solutions, so that the highest standards of functionality, sustainability and aesthetics are met. With its specialised equipment and flexible usage options, CfP II offers optimal conditions for research and international scientific collaboration.
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