National Graphene Institute, Research institute in Manchester, United Kingdom.
The National Graphene Institute spans five floors with 7,600 square meters of research space, featuring specialized laboratories and clean rooms for material science research.
The facility stands on the former site of the Albert Club, a Victorian establishment where Friedrich Engels participated in Manchester's cotton trade activities in 1842.
The building's exterior displays 1,875 black mirror stainless steel panels containing perforations that represent mathematical equations used in graphene research.
The institute maintains class 100 and class 1000 clean rooms at below ground level, specifically engineered to eliminate vibrations for precise scientific experiments.
Internal laboratory walls incorporate black PVC material that allows researchers to write equations and notes directly on the surfaces using chalk markers.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 2015
Architects: Jestico + Whiles
Floors above the ground: 5
GPS coordinates: 53.46875,-2.23344
Latest update: May 15, 2025 05:08
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