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California Institute of Technology, Warren and Katharine Schlinger Laboratory for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Pasadena. Design: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
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California Institute of Technology, Warren and Katharine Schlinger Laboratory for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Pasadena
Budget: $45 million.
Size: 62,300 ft2.
Project team: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Pittsburgh (architect); Jacobs Consultancy, Solana Beach, Calif. (lab consultant); WSP Flack and Kurtz, San Francisco (MEP engineer); Saiful/Bouquet Inc., Pasadena (structural engineer); KPFF Consulting Engineers, Los Angeles (civil engineer); Katherine Spitz Associates, Marina Del Rey, Calif. (landscape architect); TestMarcx Associates Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (commissioning agent); Davis Langdon, Santa Monica (environmental/cost consultant); Rudolph and Sletten Inc., Irvine, Calif. (contractor).
Completion date: 3Q2011.
Description: This LEED Gold-certified project provides a home for chemistry, chemical engineering, and chemical science at Caltech, with laboratories supporting chemical synthesis, chemical engineering, and biochemistry research. The design focused on providing a humane environment for current faculty while advancing recruiting efforts; the program includes a variety of interactive and social spaces to provide an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Laboratory spaces have generous views while ensuring maximum flexibility and safety. Six faculty offices are provided, as well as office space for more than 100 postdocs and graduate students.
Contact: Shari Lersch, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, slersch@bcj.com
