Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics

Princeton University wanted to establish an innovative research and teaching facility that served as the interface of modern biology and the more quantitative sciences on campus.  The new building accommodates advanced laboratory program requirements, while fitting comfortably into the university’s master plan for its historic campus.  The institute integrates wet bench laboratories with support space, providing flexibility for both individual lab groups and collaborative efforts among the disciplines of chemistry, physics, and molecular biology.  Among the innovative engineering features are air-handling systems, which are linked to provide redundancy for lab units without the cost of additional backup and flexible enough to facilitate future fit out and distribution changes.  The building also features shading devices to minimize atrium cooling requirements.  Burt Hill provided engineering services as a member of the Rafael Viñoly design team.

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