Univ. of California-Riverside, Genomics Building.
Budget: $37 million.
Size: 106,000 ft2.
Completion date: 2Q2009.
Project team: RBB Architects Inc., Los Angeles (executive architect); Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott, Boston (design architect); Research Facilities Design, San Diego (lab consultant); CSI Consulting Solutions Inc. (MEP/telecom/lighting design); Saiful Bouquet, Pasadena, Calif. (structural engineer); KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles (civil engineer); Davis Langdon, Santa Monica (cost estimator); ProWest PCM Inc., Wildomar, Calif. (general contractor).
Description: Multidisciplinary teaching and research facility supports the advancement of genomics, biomedical and related research areas, focused on the development of new products such as medicinal plants, safer foods, stress-resistant crops and bio-based products. Labs support study of plant, insect and microbial genomics. A bioinformatics suite, training center and research labs will service more than 200 faculty, grad students, post-docs and staff researchers. Floorplans are modular and are enhanced with bright colors and generous natural daylighting. Also included are a 100-seat auditorium, a lobby with views of an exterior landscaped plaza, and an atrium providing interactive meeting spaces.
Contact: Sylvia Botero, AIA, LEED AP, RBB Architects, sbotero@rbbinc.com.
