Institutes for Biomedical Research

Demolition and reconstruction of an old loading dock created the main entrance, which opens to a six-story atrium. Glass elevators, transparent interior walls, and access to power, security, and communication systems promote team-based research and foster collaboration. Other amenities include conference rooms, break rooms, copy areas, libraries, and an espresso bar. The break areas include tables and chairs, kitchenettes, vending machines, bulletin boards, and a TV monitor for broadcasting network news, company presentations, or live feeds of ongoing seminars or conferences.

Large, glass-walled areas contain the labs and offices. The largest lab is 240 feet long. Laboratory benches are located at the perimeter, benefiting from the abundance of natural light. Sinks are located away from the bench. Modular benches and overhead service carriers allow for complete flexibility and provide space for large automated instrumentation. Desk space for low-hazard labs is separated by an aisle; floor-to-ceiling glass partitions and glass doors separate the desk space for all other labs. Special systems furniture can be configured in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the research teams. Shared equipment and open areas increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on pharmaceutical discoveries.

An amenities building takes the place of the old power plant and features a restaurant and a 180-seat auditorium.

Project Information

Building Owner:

Novartis AG

Building Location:

Cambridge, Massachusetts UNITED STATES

Project Type:

New Construction

Principal Building Function:

Biomedical research

Project Delivery Method:

General Contractor

Project Timeline

Aug 2002	Planning Start
Aug 2002	Design Start
Dec 2002	Construction Start
Apr 2004	Completion
Last known status: Completed

Building Information

Project Includes:

Atrium
Biochemistry
Biomedical
Cafeteria
Chemistry
Conference Room
Genomics
Healthcare
Healthcare: Imaging
Interdisciplinary Research
Laboratory
Laboratory: Biomedical Research
Laboratory: Chemistry
Laboratory: Pharmaceutical
Laboratory: Research
Office: Researcher
Research
Research: Biomedical

Total GSF:

500,000

Project Team

Architect

The Stubbins Associates Inc

Architect - Exterior Restoration

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates Inc.

Construction Management

John Moriarty & Associates

Consultant - Accoustical

Cavanaugh Tocci

Consultant - Audio Visual

MCSi

Consultant - Code

Sullivan Code Group

Consultant - Elevator

Lerch Bates & Associates Inc.

Consultant - Kitchen

Colburn & Guyette Consulting Partners Inc.

Consultant - Lighting

Lam Partners Inc.

Consultant - Vibration

Acentech Incorporated

Engineer - MEP

BR+A/Bard,Rao + Athanas Consulting Engineers Inc.

Engineer - Civil

Samiotes Consultants Inc.

Engineer - Structural

McNamara/Salvia, Inc.

Supplier - Accoustical Ceiling Tile

USG Interiors Inc.

Supplier - Carpet

Atlas Carpet Mills

Supplier - Casework

Fisher Hamilton

Supplier - Curtainwall

Kawneer Company Inc.

Supplier - Doors

Kawneer Company Inc.

Supplier - Hardware

Stanley Hardware

Supplier - Lighting

Lutron Electronics Company Inc.

Supplier - Windows

Kawneer Company Inc.

Profile Created 11/23/2005

Last Updated 04/04/2006

Fig. 1

Atrium

Demolition and reconstruction of an old loading dock created the main entrance, which opens to a six-story atrium. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photography by Jeff Goldberg/Esto.)

Fig. 2

Laboratory

Fig. 3

Lobby

Formerly a 1927 historic candy factory, Novartis' new global research headquarters offers the most advanced biomedical labs to 650 researchers. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photography by Jeff Goldberg/Esto.)

Fig. 4

Conference Room

Amenities in the 500,000-sf building include conference rooms, break rooms, copy areas, libraries, and an espresso bar. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photography by Jeff Goldberg/Esto.)

Fig. 5

Cafeteria

The break areas include tables and chairs, kitchenettes, vending machines, bulletin boards, and a TV monitor for broadcasting network news, company presentations, or live feeds of ongoing seminars or conferences. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photographer Jeff Goldberg/Esto.)

Fig. 6

Work Areas

Desk space for low-hazard labs is separated by an aisle; floor-to-ceiling glass partitions and glass doors separate the desk space for all other labs. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photographer Jeff Goldberg/Esto.)

Fig. 7

Robotics

Shared equipment and open areas increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on pharmaceutical discoveries. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photographer Jeff Goldberg/Esto.)