The MORU project is located within the facilities of the Mahidol University. 3 empty shell floors of an existing building has been made available for the fit out of bio safety class 2 & 3 laboratories plus general office facilities.

The objective was to build the first such laboratories in Thailand certified to international standard as required by the US National Institute for Health (NIH) and Center for Disease Control and contractors, consultants and specialists, thus extensive coordination, a transparent cost planning & control, rigorous supervision & validation was required to successfully realize this high standard project.

Despite the restrictions of using an existing building envelope, the new spaces have been well organized with regards to operational requirements and flexibility to accommodate mission expansion and the availability of new technologies. The finishes demonstrate careful workmanship and the BSL 3 suite, designed to be under negative pressure meets and exceeds the international W.H.O, NIC and CDC standards and guidelines.