Ri.Med is planning to build the $269 million Biomedical Research and Biotechnology Center (BRBC) near Palermo, Italy. The 334,000-sf translational research facility will be a global hub for biomedical R&D and will be managed by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Designed by HOK as a research village, the center will provide modular, flexible laboratory space divided into four wings on three floors. Floor-to-ceiling glass between laboratory and documentation areas will maximize visibility between teams and provide ample natural light. A mix of formal and informal workspaces will encourage collaboration. The project will include a central conference center with an auditorium, a commons building, and a café.
The HOK-led joint venture team includes Buro Happold, Progetto CMR, De Cola Associati, and Eupro. LEED Gold sustainable design certification will be sought from the Green Building Council Italia. The team is using BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the development process. Plans for future phases on the campus include a new hospital and medical school.
