CalTech Biology Building

Pasadena, California

The proposed laboratory building will anchor a new campus axis to parallel the original Bertram Goodhue designed campus. The research building is to include the latest innovations, such as large open laboratory bays and shared support spaces, while respecting the rich traditions of Caltech’s historic campus buildings. Using traditional elements, such as arcaded walkways, large simple openings, and special tile details, we designed a modern building sympathetic to its surroundings. The building shapes the long edge of the new linear campus green, but with a break in its massing, also creates an intermediary courtyard space. Internally, offices and meeting spaces are laid out to provide maximum interaction among the researchers. A large lecture hall and animal facility are also included in this 100,000 square foot building.