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 Photo courtesy of Novartis. 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.
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[ ] [ ] [ ] 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.) Laboratory  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. (Photo courtesy of The Stubbins Associates Inc., Photography by Jeff Goldberg/Esto.) 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.) 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.) 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.) 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.) Robotics Notes: 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.) |
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