The project involved the renovation of existing laboratory space at the Carnegie Mellon University’s Pittsburgh Technology Campus building located on Second Ave. in Pittsburgh, along the Monongahela River.  It consisted of a new 3,000 sf, 5-hood, biomedical research laboratory, a cell-culture laboratory, an AFM Room, a RAMAN room, and a separate Optics Lab.  The lab renovation occurred on multiple floors and the largest programmed space was designed to maximize research flexibility.  This was achieved by designing overhead plug-in utility stations that contained multiple gas ports and power outlets.  This was combined with movable research work surfaces to allow floor plan configurations to change as research needs changed.   Finishes in the lab were kept at a reasonable budget figure in order to offset the mechanical costs, however creative color schemes were utilized to provide an inspiring work environment. Construction was completed in 2003 and was valued at $400,000 (2003)

DR. PRZYBYCIEN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB

PROJECT INFO

Client: Carnegie Mellon University

On behalf of Renaissance 3 Architects, PC

Category: Research Laboratory

Completion Date: 2003

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Project Size: 3,000 SF