Gorlaeus, Educational facility at Leiden University, Netherlands
Gorlaeus is an educational and research facility at Leiden University containing extensive laboratories and study spaces spread across multiple levels, all connected by a central circulation system. The complex at Einsteinweg 55 houses specialized spaces for science studies and experimental work.
This building was constructed as part of the modern campus development outside Leiden's historic center and helped form the Leiden Bio Science Park. The expansion shows how university research shifted to specialized facilities away from the traditional city area.
Named after Dutch physician Hermanus Gorlaeus, this building shows modern architectural design with its raised main levels and extensive glass surfaces that make it stand out on campus.
The building is open on weekdays from 7:00 to 20:00 and provides laboratory facilities, IT support, and reserved work areas. You should know that this is an active research campus, so some areas may be restricted or reserved for authorized access only.
Known locally as De Schotel, this structure features winter gardens on its south and east sides that naturally regulate heating and ventilation. These climate-controlled spaces reflect a thoughtful approach to energy efficiency in the building's design.
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