Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute

The Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre

Breaking new ground, exploring new heights

The landscape of medical research and education will be dramatically transformed in 2010 with the completion of the state-of-the-art Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute. Comprising two linked buildings - the Keenan Research Centre and the Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre - the new facility will house advanced teaching spaces, offices, lab benching, simulation centre, and a network of top-tier clinicians, researchers and educators, all in one setting.

 

 

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Fast Facts

Finances

Primary Donors:
Li Ka-shing,
Patrick & Barbara Keenan
Total Budget: $100 Million

Schedule

Conceptualization: 1999
Construction: Spring 2007
Targeted Completion: 2010

Building Specifications

Square Footage: 335,000
Floors: 9 (50 metres tall)

Construction Timeline

Timeline

View the chronological order of major milestones in the construction of the Keenan Research Centre & Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre. Find out more.

Knowledge Institute construction photo gallery

Media

See some spectacular videos, snapshots and renderings of the building. Find out more.

Project team

Project Team

View the involved partnership on the project. Find out more.

Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Most updated information regarding the current construction status of the Keenan Research Centre & Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Centre. Find out more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered. Find out more.

Building Design & Planning

Design and Planning

This section offers a look at the floor-plans for each centre, along with a brief description of the activities that will be taking place in those areas. Find out more.