The M836 building is uniquely positioned within a sunken garden on the Nijmegen campus, creating a serene and protected setting for this groundbreaking facility. At the heart of the design stands the magnet itself—placed centrally within the garden, with the surrounding landscape carefully shaped to accommodate its fringe field.
As a Radboudumc building, M836 is equipped to support patient care and will serve as a dedicated clinical research site, seamlessly connected to the existing Trigon and CDL facilities. The design also ensures easy access for external patients and research participants from the wider DYNAMIC Consortium, fostering collaboration and broad scientific impact.
The building will offer a state-of-the-art environment designed to support every aspect of ultra-high-field MRI research. It will feature a welcoming entrance and reception area, modern office and meeting spaces, and dedicated MR control and technical rooms. Facilities for participants include comfortable intake areas, dressing rooms, and restrooms.
To enable cutting-edge innovation, the building will house a fully equipped RF coil laboratory for the in-house development of 14T coils and specialized MR components, as well as an MR dummy scanner room for participant training, experimental preparation, and RF coil testing.
The architectural concept is inspired by ancient glass and timber workshops, blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. At its core lies the MR room, a truly unique space where timber construction, thoughtfully designed daylight, and the high-tech Faraday cage come together within a refined glass and climate façade.
This fusion of natural materials and advanced engineering reflects a commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate-conscious design, creating a building that is both innovative and environmentally responsible. Take a look at the first visuals from BDO:
