Meet not only the technical needs of the client research group (primarily biology based), but also provide a pleasant environment that will help to attract and retain research talent.
Challenges
Design within an extremely confined area with low ceilings.
Design sensibly given that the adjacent areas are occupied by patients.
Design Response
Reorganized utilities and air distribution in order to raise the ceiling height.
Zoned the design for both operations and for minimum disruption during construction.
Introduced bright colors and indirect lighting.
Enlarged window openings and replaced existing aged windows with newer products incorporating thinner profiles and clear glass.
