The building's massing articulates the spatial and programmatic components of the project. Four cast-in-place concrete shear walls form the vessel that contains the lab program. Concrete beams bear on interior columns, and support joists and slab; the interstitial space provides flexible room for lab service distribution above the ceiling. The laboratory bays, organized for maximum flexibility, fit seamlessly within the structural modules.

As the primary functional element of the project, this three-story volume is simply expressed as a smooth concrete monolith, punctuated by openings at the end of each aisle. Throughout the lab block, these windows extend from near-floor to ceiling, flooding the work area with daylight. On the second and third levels, the windows are deeply recessed, revealing the depth and stability of the concrete wall. Outside, the building engages pedestrians at eye level, offering a base that also functions as seating.