Atkinson Hall

In conjunction with Lake Flato Architects, SWBR was chosen to design Cornell’s new 105,000 SF building that will meet the diverse needs of four unique programs, all of which are university-wide in scope and drive interdisciplinary programs. The building will be an embodiment of “One Cornell,” providing essential support for research and other activities that engage faculty, researchers, their teams and collaborators from across campus boundaries.

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 benching 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.