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Carl J. Shapiro Science Center

Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography

CARL J. SHAPIRO SCIENCE CENTER

Payette

ARCHITECTS
Payette

CONTRACTOR
John Moriarty & Associates

MANUFACTURERS
Swisspearl

PHOTOGRAPHS
Warren Jagger Photography

AREA
137000.0 ft2

YEAR
2009

LOCATION
Waltham, MA

CATEGORY
Science Center

Text description provided by architect.

The Carl J. Shapiro Science Center on the campus of Brandeis University aims to reconnect a formerly isolated part of campus back to its center.

Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography

The multiphase project is comprised of the new Science Center attached to the now renovated existing science facilities.

Not disimilar to Payette's previously featured Integrated Science Building, This project is also tasked with creating a highly public circulation path through the building to promote interdisciplinary discourse within the field of science and within the greater university.

Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography

A large multistory atrium curates movement through the building. Conceived of as a river, the atrium exists as a linear element that allows for quick transit through and into the building while remaining isolated from the sensitive lab spaces within the structure.

A brise soleil on building's facade allows diffuse daylight into the labs through large windows while minimizing the amount of direct sunlight into these spaces. These sunshades also serve to reduce heat gains within the space.

Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography

The building's warm interior and machine-like exterior were assembled with sustainability in mind.

Materials such as natural linoleum, recycled stone flooring, urea-formaldehyde free wood products, low VOC paints, and carpet made with recycled fibers all contribute to the reduced footprint of this building.

Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography


Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography


Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography
Carl J. Shapiro Science Center
© Warren Jagger Photography

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