Leveraging the latent qualities of existing structures for science and research
PAYETTE is a recognized thought-leader in improving the utilization of existing buildings. Recently completed renovation projects for science research and teaching speak to the level of planning, design and execution of highly constrained, adaptive reuse projects. Each of these projects had to address issues such as: active teaching and research on adjacent floor levels during construction; complex phasing; existing column grids out of alignment with idealized lab modules; envelope deficiencies; and structural challenges associated with meeting new seismic, vibration and floor loading requirements. We eagerly embrace these challenges.
We know how to successfully leverage the latent qualities of an existing structure with a budget-minded design that meets program requirements and is phased to coincide with available funding. An array of innovative sustainability approaches can also be applied to reduce the building’s mechanical infrastructure so that a flexible, contemporary research or teaching environment could be inserted into an older building never intended to accommodate such intensive uses.
While minimalist in appearance, our new Ragon Exhibition model went through extensive experimentation throughout the design process, including strategy over modeling methods, discussions on how to capture the design intent of the building, and many iterative attempts which informed entirely new material use and design considerations.
To learn more about the process of creating our newest model, visit our blog (link in bio)!
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adaptive reuse PROJECTS for science research & teaching
