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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: George and Wendy David Center for Ocean Innovation
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: George and Wendy David Center for Ocean Innovation
Falmouth, MA, United States
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: George and Wendy David Center for Ocean Innovation
Falmouth, MA, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The David Center for Ocean Innovation is a dynamic laboratory for ocean engineering and underwater vehicle development that facilitates critical climate change research, elevates ocean understanding, and educates communities globally.
The research center is the result of a multi-year collaborative planning and design process, engaging ocean science researchers, ocean engineers, and the broader community. The project was developed and reviewed on its overall impact in numerous areas including Wetlands Resources, Open Space, Community Design, Transportation, Energy, Waste Management, Cultural Heritage, and Economy – criteria developed through work with the Cape Cod Commission (CCC). Through careful consideration, the David Center was sited upland, well above flood zones, away from vernal pools, and outside historic areas. Through the CCC engagement, sensitive areas within the campus were placed into permanent conservation, allowing for construction in robust and resilient zones. The design carefully manages water by using native vegetation and water recharge areas within the site disturbance. The project further supports resiliency on campus by creating flexible space on the building’s third level, designed for future needs including additional program relocations away from the waterfront and as swing space for existing building rehabilitation.
The building includes programs that catalyze the institution’s research enterprises by co-locating resources that facilitate collaboration, rapid development, prototyping, and testing of new approaches in resource-rich engineering laboratories. Exterior volumes are designed to conserve energy, respond to interior programs, and reflect the surrounding habitat. The David Center invites our global community to share an understanding of our fragile ocean ecosystems.
Owners Project Manager: CSL Consulting
Construction Management: Consigli Construction
Engineer: BVH Integrated Services
Landscape Architect: STIMSON
Civil: Holmes & McGrath
Acoustics: Acentech
Lighting: Vector Lighting Design LLC
The research center is the result of a multi-year collaborative planning and design process, engaging ocean science researchers, ocean engineers, and the broader community. The project was developed and reviewed on its overall impact in numerous areas including Wetlands Resources, Open Space, Community Design, Transportation, Energy, Waste Management, Cultural Heritage, and Economy – criteria developed through work with the Cape Cod Commission (CCC). Through careful consideration, the David Center was sited upland, well above flood zones, away from vernal pools, and outside historic areas. Through the CCC engagement, sensitive areas within the campus were placed into permanent conservation, allowing for construction in robust and resilient zones. The design carefully manages water by using native vegetation and water recharge areas within the site disturbance. The project further supports resiliency on campus by creating flexible space on the building’s third level, designed for future needs including additional program relocations away from the waterfront and as swing space for existing building rehabilitation.
The building includes programs that catalyze the institution’s research enterprises by co-locating resources that facilitate collaboration, rapid development, prototyping, and testing of new approaches in resource-rich engineering laboratories. Exterior volumes are designed to conserve energy, respond to interior programs, and reflect the surrounding habitat. The David Center invites our global community to share an understanding of our fragile ocean ecosystems.
Owners Project Manager: CSL Consulting
Construction Management: Consigli Construction
Engineer: BVH Integrated Services
Landscape Architect: STIMSON
Civil: Holmes & McGrath
Acoustics: Acentech
Lighting: Vector Lighting Design LLC
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