Atkinson Hall enables multi-disciplinary collaboration among different colleges and departments that are working towards a similar goal. The building design incorporates opportunities for collaboration with a variety of common spaces, each fostering interaction and spontaneous conversation. The research space is designed with open, flexible laboratory space with shared core equipment spaces, alcoves, fume hoods and cell culture spaces arranged to support several principal investigators in each wing. Abundant and carefully controlled natural lighting and views work with the transparency of interior walls to create a comfortable environment. The project was designed by Lake|Flato & SWBR.
