#6. Washington State University Plant Biosciences complex, Phase I | |
Cost:$30 million (estimated
construction)
West end of Johnson Road and Stadium Way, Pullman Start of construction: July 25, 2003 Expected completion date: April 25, 2005 Owner: Washington State University Type of contract: General contractor/construction manager |
Description An addition to the existing Washington State University Plant Biosciences facility will add state-of-the-art research and teaching lab facilities focusing on molecular and biological plant sciences research. The program includes research and support laboratory space for about 40 principal investigators as well as over 40 post-doctorate students. Support space will include general lab support as well as specialized growth chambers and major instrument rooms. There will also be a large archival of plant specimens housed below-grade. The project is a 93,000-square-foot addition to Johnson Hall, which contains the existing School of Plant Biosciences. It will create a shared environment and allow an integrated approach for the school. The four-story addition is sited on a prominent corner marking the new entry of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics. This highly visible site is the cornerstone project for a newly master planned area of the campus. The building is organized with levels two through four housing research labs and lab support. Level one will incorporate teaching labs, a large study hall and primary circulation, both vertically and horizontally into Johnson Hall. The research labs will be linked by a three-story atrium and connecting stair with gathering and conference space located at the atrium’s base level. A greenhouse display area for exhibits as well as multi-use interaction areas will be provided at the south end of each research floor. Architecturally, these areas will be highlighted on the exterior with large areas of glass and a unique sun shading system.
The exterior will be a modern interpretation of academic architecture, featuring brick which blends in with the rest of the campus. Distinctive elements will be highlighted architecturally by glass and metal panels.
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