International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

The INL offers a high-tech research environment on challenges in nanomedicine, nanotechnology applied to environmental and food control nanoelectronics, nanomachines and molecular manipulation at the nanoscale. The Nanotechnology Laboratory has around 200 top researchers and is recognised for its high reputation and an international level of excellence.

This Laboratory project was made up of three central bodies.

1) Main Scientific Building - which houses the scientific facilities, the offices and workrooms of the researchers and scientists and the administration facilities.

2) Social Support Building - includes the residential area, canteen, childcare centre and other associated facilities.

3) ‘Clean Room’ - where the main scientific facilities and the auditorium are located.

During construction, priority was given to research areas relating to nanotechnology applications, food and environmental quality, nanomedicine (means of diagnosis and treatment) and nanoelectronic systems.

In order to successfully complete the project, work had to be carried out in multiple fields, such as: 

- Walls, floors and ceilings covering and finishing; 

- Window frames, carpentry and metalwork; 

- Special networks and installations (water networks, wastewater networks, gas networks, electrical installations, mechanical installations, HVAC, CCTV, security systems); 

- Nanotechnology laboratories and clean rooms with specific requirements for this type of space; 

- Exterior arrangements; 

- Support for the installation of transformers and generator sets relating to the contract for the supply and assembly of emergency transformers and generators (which will take place at the same time).