yale universitY microscopy core
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Svigals + Partners
2016
Completed
Project Architect in Programming through Const. Admin. Phase
The Imaging Core at Yale is an innovative research laboratory that houses a collection of shared microscopes and sample preparation resources. Rooms were strategically designed in the basement to reduce daylight and control vibration that could have a negative impact on the research. This state-of-the-art, LEED Gold rated facility is designed with plus/minus .5 degrees Celsius of temperature uniformity and performs to class 100 clean room criteria.
Art Integration
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An original art piece by American artist Sol LeWitt
is located in a main entry corridor, greeting scientists as they enter the facility.
In collaboration with the Institute for Preservation
and Culture as well as the Yale Art Gallery which hold the artistic licence for reproduction, the painting was installed by artist's original directions.
Inspired by Science
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The laboratory recognizes the need for collaborative work and play through the incorporation of break and multi-functional rooms. This culture is further supported by a dot window film pattern inspired by
the molecular structure research preformed at the facility.
