Southern Connecticut State University, Academic Science and Laboratory Building

New Haven, Connecticut

Firm

Centerbrook Architects and Planners

Client

Southern Connecticut State University

Area

103,608 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$50,000,000

Completion Date

07/2015

Design team:
Jeff Riley (Partner); Reno Migani (Project Architect); Andrew Safran, AIA (Project Manager); Laura Taglianetti, AIA, Mary Wilson, AIA; Erik Lubeck; Brian Adams, AIA; and Ted Tolis, AIA. Gilsanz Murray Steficek (Structural), BVH Integrated Services (MEP/FP), Milone & MacBroom (Civil/Stormwater), Haley & Aldrich (Geotechnical), Richter Cegan (Landscape)

This science building was designed to spark imaginations, make discovery fun and intriguing, encourage chance interactions among students and faculty of different disciplines, and reveal the beauty of science that lets us sense our role in some divine plan.
The structure is L-shaped to create a science enclave in concert with a pre-existing science building. The bridge that connects the two buildings completes the enclosure and creates a grand gateway into the science enclave from a major campus path.
The building’s exterior and interiors are ornamented with many objects, bas-reliefs, built-in sculptures, building elements, and artwork of scientific derivation. The result is a building that is not only a playful tool for teachers but also a teacher itself of imagination and wonder.

Additional Information

Cost per Sq Ft

$482.00

Featured in

2017 Architectural Portfolio

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Product suppliers specified

Doors by Algoma Hardwoods

Doors by Kawneer

Elevators by KONE

Insulation by Johns Manville

Washroom Fixtures by Sloan Valve

Carpet by Mannington

Flooring by Tarkett USA

Ceilings by USG

Ceramic Tile by American Olean

Ceramic Tile by Dal-Tile

Door Hardware by Sargent

Door Hardware by McKinney

Paint/Wallcoverings by PPG Industries

Paint/Wallcoverings by Benjamin Moore

Plumbing by Sloan Valve

Roofing by Imetco

Roofing by GAF Materials

Windows by Kawneer

Lighting & Accessories by Lithonia Lighting

Lighting & Accessories by Focal Point

Emergency Lighting by Lithonia Lighting

Locks by Sargent

Lounge Furniture by Herman Miller

Lounge Furniture by Keilhauer

Office Furniture by Herman Miller

Office Furniture by Haworth

Door Hardware by Oasis

Science Furniture by TMI Systems Design

Hand-Drying Equipment by World Dryer

Washroom Accessories by A&J Washroom Accessories

Washroom/Shower Partitions by Scranton Products

HVAC Units by York

HVAC Control Devices by Johnson Controls

Lockers by Summit

Whiteboards / Markerboards / Chalkboards by Claridge

Walls/Wall Materials by Kawneer

Walls/Wall Materials by Alucobond