Located on the campus of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), this striking facility houses several of the world’s leading neuroscience research programs. Providing an environment that fosters the cross-pollination of ideas was a driving force behind the building’s design.
The interior is organized around a five-story, open-air atrium that provides visual connections throughout the building. Meeting and break rooms are located in high-traffic areas, while an outdoor courtyard serves as a refreshing area to congregate. Other programmatic elements include wet and dry laboratories, an imaging center, and an auditorium.
The facility has a number of sustainable features. Skylights and natural ventilation help reduce the building’s energy consumption, and faculty offices receive ample daylight thanks to a continuous, curved glass facade. The building has earned LEED® Gold certification and is a benchmark project for Labs21, a federal program recognizing sustainable laboratory design.
University of California, San Francisco, Sandler Neurosciences Center
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Project Facts
Location: San Francisco, California
Project Completion: 2013
Site Area: 48,560 ft2
Project Area: 237,000 ft2
Number of Stories: 5
Building Height: 85 ft
Market: Education, Health + Science
Service: Architecture, Interior Design, Structural + Civil Engineering
Awards
2013
Winner, Best New R&D ProjectSan Francisco Business Times2013
Design Build Award - RegionalDesign-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Western Pacific Region (WPA)See Also...

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