Lemgo

East Westphalia-Lippe University of Applied Sciences

New laboratory buildings for TH OWL in Lemgo

Laboratories for various departments

The Life Science Technology building comprises two or three storeys, as well as a stepped storey. In addition to two lecture theatres equipped with multimedia technology and communal areas, the building houses laboratories for meat technology, protein-based foods, and bakery and confectionery technology.

The laboratory building for Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering extends over four levels and a staggered storey. In addition to seminar and office spaces, the facilities include a roller test bench, motor test benches, an EMC measurement booth and an anechoic chamber. The foyer also houses a diesel engine dating from 1903.

Architecture of the two laboratory buildings

Both new buildings follow a coordinated design concept. The Life Science Technology building is characterised, amongst other things, by an anthracite-coloured curtain wall, exposed concrete walls up to 6.3 m high and grid-patterned features in the entrance area. The Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering building incorporates key elements of this design and complements them with a split-level structure.

Technical Infrastructure for Laboratory Operations

The various laboratory and testing areas place specific demands on the interior construction and the building services. Among other things, pipework for compressed air and special gases, DC power rails, as well as smoke and heat extraction systems, fire alarm systems and intruder alarm systems were installed. In addition, there is an extensive ventilation system.

In particular, the interior construction, the commissioning of the mechanical engineering components and the calibration of the building services had to be coordinated with one another throughout the course of the project.

Coordination using Lean Management

The project team utilised Lean Management for the planning and coordination of the construction processes. This involved coordinating the various trades and work stages, particularly with regard to the technically complex interior construction.

New spaces for teaching and research

With these two new buildings, the Lemgo campus gains additional space for teaching, laboratory work and technical experiments. The various laboratories, technical facilities, testing rooms and seminar rooms provide the structural framework to meet the specific requirements of the departments of Life Science Technology, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.