Lfonso Mercurio, AMA Group, Rome, Italy & Singapore

ABSTRACT

The principal objective when designing a wafer fab is the creation of an effective architectural solution, with limited costs and easy construction, offering the simple and practical answer to a complex problem. This involves the compatible arrangement of highly specialised plant engineering, taking into consideration the diverse dimensions and quality of the various spaces, while guaranteeing flexibility to a structure which must undergo repeated technological modifications. Furthermore, the large size of these complexes means that they have a major impact on the urban and suburban setting, and consequently they represent the production philosophy and economic status of a company.