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Washington, DC, United States
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Genetics Laboratory
Washington, DC, United States
An existing 1970s concrete-framed
building was transformed into a new state-of-the-art laboratory for the study
of genetics study. The 3,066-square-foot building serves a small group of elite
scientists dedicated to the conservation of our natural resources and
environment while focused on molecular genetics methods to study genetic
diversity, species conservation, and the interrelationships between species in
the evolution and spread of disease.
Located in a multi-building research
enclave within a heavily wooded within a park-setting, the facility design was
conceived to bring a sense of outside-in to the workspaces within. All
rehabilitation work was performed within the footprint of the existing building
and had limited impact on the surrounding green spaces. The original 1970s
structure was reused -- retaining the floors, columns and roof. However, a new
exterior skin composed of channel glass, metal panels, and perforated metal
screens completely transforms the building and allows the interior with large
amounts of interior sunlight and views to the natural surroundings. The
building is shrouded in a perforated metal sun screen to control glare and heat
gain as well as provide an enclosure for the rooftop mechanical and electrical
equipment.
building was transformed into a new state-of-the-art laboratory for the study
of genetics study. The 3,066-square-foot building serves a small group of elite
scientists dedicated to the conservation of our natural resources and
environment while focused on molecular genetics methods to study genetic
diversity, species conservation, and the interrelationships between species in
the evolution and spread of disease.
Located in a multi-building research
enclave within a heavily wooded within a park-setting, the facility design was
conceived to bring a sense of outside-in to the workspaces within. All
rehabilitation work was performed within the footprint of the existing building
and had limited impact on the surrounding green spaces. The original 1970s
structure was reused -- retaining the floors, columns and roof. However, a new
exterior skin composed of channel glass, metal panels, and perforated metal
screens completely transforms the building and allows the interior with large
amounts of interior sunlight and views to the natural surroundings. The
building is shrouded in a perforated metal sun screen to control glare and heat
gain as well as provide an enclosure for the rooftop mechanical and electrical
equipment.