Irving Institute For Cancer Dynamics

As a result of a Presidential initiative, an outdated Geology Library located on the 6th floor of Schermerhorn Hall was converted into a new cancer research lab. The lab focuses on the quantitative and technological underpinnings of cancer research and is set up to communicate with other similar research facilities around the globe.

The newly recruited professor and staff leadership, sat with our team to outline the programmatic goals and technical requirements for the new lab. Due to its intimate scale, our careful planning and refinement process became critical to successfully capturing the essential needs of the lab’s staff.

We provided this new facility with offices, open lab stations and multiple meeting areas including a Virtual Reality suite. Soft ceiling edges defined by wood lined soffits introduce an organic quality to the common areas, while the design promotes an atypical lab environment through its use of Herman Miller Nelson light fixtures that recall molecular elements. Large glass surfaces also promote an openness that encourages natural light to penetrate deep into the lab space.