Oceanlab Phase 2 
The proposed Oceanlab II building will be complementary to the technical facilities housed in Oceanlab I. It will provide fully networked office space for up to 35 persons. There will be a combination of single-rooms and a large open-plan work area. A seminar room will allow teaching of classes of up to 40, hosting of professional scientific meetings and use by local environmental groups. Specialised laboratory spaces will accommodate examination and sorting of preserved biological specimens (such as rare fish) and biogeochemical analyses. On the ground floor there will be a “Marine Environment Futures” research facility with controlled environment systems capable of simulating changes in temperature and atmospheric CO2 expected over the next centuries. The building has been ergonomically designed to facilitate mechanised movement of material in and out of the ground floor laboratory areas and attractive naturally-lit work areas on the first floor. This new project marks the 50th year at Newburgh for ecological and conservation research of the University of Aberdeen.
The building design is sensitive to its surroundings with a green sedum roof, matching that of Oceanlab I. The location is in an attractive rural environment overlooking the estuary of the River Ythan and the Forvie National Nature Reserve. Gardens and ponds of the 1 hectare Culterty wetland mesocosm further enhance the unique ambience of this site. This will be a truly inspiring work place for staff and students in Oceanlab.
Building Progress
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Note: These are a collection of various photographs taken staff and others as the building work progresses. They are un-edited and in no particular order.
Updates Last update - 21 May 2009
Building Plans
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Site Plan
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Note: These are a collection of various photgraphs taken staff and others as the building work progresses. They are un-edited and in no particular order.