kaplan
chen
kaplan
Pasadena, California
This project included restoration and renovation of a large two-story
room in one of the original buildings on the Caltech campus designed by Bertram Goodhue. We designed new furniture, including
four network connected computer work areas to match the existing
woodwork and added new lighting for the immense reading tables.
The main corridor just outside the library was enhanced as an entry
with refurbished trim and lights. The project creates a contemplative
atmosphere in a high-use space.
Kaplan Chen Kaplan refurbished the Lecture Hall in the Kerckhoff Biology Building, one of the original buildings designed by Bertram Goodhue on the Caltech campus. We removed lay-in ceilings and mechanical soffits and restored original plaster ceiling. We created a system of dimmable direct and indirect lighting and designed new audio-visual and projection cabinets at the back of the space. Original decorative lecture hall seating was restored including accommodation for accessiblility.