The National Institute of Biological Sciences (NIBS) is a biomedical research and teaching institute located in the Zhongguancun Life Science Park in Beijing. With a goal of furthering national development of science and technology, NIBS hired HDR to provide master planning and conceptual design services for the institute’s new 56 hectare campus. The scope of work includes biology and chemistry labs, lab supporting spaces, a vivarium with supporting research labs, and a student activity centre comprising a library, fitness centre, classrooms and a 700-seat cafeteria. A 600-seat auditorium, child care facility, and a dormitory for 500 students are also being planned.