― Research and Innovation Communities
The power of a haven for expertise
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Introduction ― 4 Selected Projects ― 10 Our Team ― 54
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Where purpose and quality of life intersect. Every successful research cluster needs multiple means of mobility, diversely skilled and experienced people, and a hub of activity. We know what it means to plan for these challenges and design a booming ecosystem.
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Symbiotic relationships that let research thrive What is the value of proximity? Of chance? Of coming across an old colleague, or a new idea, and taking the time to see where it all leads? The potential value of a research district is limitless. Attracting someone to a place isn’t enough. They should feel compelled – by some intangible force – to stick around, contribute, engage. Advancing your approach and ambition is our objective, we’re here to support your ideas.
← Density and creation of complete streets are high priority at Churchill Technology and Business Park. Using strategies locating parking in the rear of the development as well as centralized walking areas will encourage greater pedestrian use and community involvement.
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Principles of greatness Four key design principles help drive the success of research environments.
Multi-Dimensional Don’t specialize in one discipline to the exclusion of all else. Successful tech centers are homes to labs, offices, educational institutions, and businesses that aren’t central to the mission but which support it regardless.
Interconnected
Collaborative
Integrated
Connect buildings to other
Create spaces that enable
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people to work together
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public spaces with a network
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great tech center is an island.
of streets and pedestrian
happens in offices, but the best
The very best research districts
walkways. Everything that
collaborative opportunities
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places like cafes, parks, or even stairwells.
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Selected Projects
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Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative Waco, Texas Client: Baylor University Size: 340,000 square feet (31,587 square meters) Completion Date: 2013 Awards: Best of Build Award, AGC Texas Building Branch, 2014 “Sustained Excellence of an Adaptive Reuse of a Commercial Structure,” Waco Historic Landmark Preservation Commission, 2014
― WHAT IT IS
A vanguard facility that brings together cutting-edge research, technology training, and workforce development.
Bold, adaptive reuse of the once iconic General Tire manufacturing facility. Teamed with the College of Engineering’s graduate research programs in electrical and mechanical engineering, the BRIC provides a collaborative and interdisciplinary home.
Baylor Research Innovation Collaborative
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
The adaptive reuse of a manufacturing facility into a center for research and development.
← The re-purposed building is designed with the intent of sharing equipment, services, and amenities for research, business, and industry initiatives.
→ The naturally day-lit atria and gallery spaces serve to connect the various occupants while, at the same time, fostering collaboration.
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Gardner Neuroscience Institute Cincinnati, Ohio Client: University of Cincinnati Size: 114,000 square feet (10,591 square meters) Completion Date: 2019
― WHAT IT IS
A leading treatment, research, and teaching center for complex neurological conditions.
→ The building façade was designed with three main goals: to provide patient comfort, to increase building performance and reduce the solar load by over 50%, and to become an expressive signature for the UC Health system.
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Gardner Neuroscience Institute
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
This design refined each element for neurological comfort. For example, the lobby has been carefully daylit to prevent patient vertigo.
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center Chicago, Illinois Client: Northwestern University Size: 626,955 square feet (58,246 square meters) Completion Date: 2019 Sustainability: LEED Gold®
― WHAT IT IS
A connection of the medical center and research arm to form a discovery hub with direct impact to human health.
The new research building will vastly expand the school’s laboratory space and research capabilities in the areas of cancer, heart disease, neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, and other areas of clinical study.
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Northwestern University, SQBRC
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
Phase 2 completion will make this tower the tallest biomedical research center in the world.
← The design pays homage to the context of Northwestern’s downtown campus with a curved glass exterior that references surrounding traditional Gothic structures.
→ Connecting to the existing Lurie Medical Research Center, the building will house the pediatric research arm for the nearby Lurie Children’s Hospital.
University of Utah Research Park Vision Plan Salt Lake City, Utah Client: University of Utah Size: 320 acres Completion Date: 2020
― WHAT IT IS
The emphasis on ecological urbanism allows the landscape to become both context and the unifying armature of green infrastructure that embodies regenerative design strategies. 24
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University of Utah Research Park Vision Plan
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― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
UURP is striving to be an international model of how efficient urban development, a calibrated mix of uses, state-of-the-art sustainable infrastructure, and forwardthinking leadership can foster an optimal innovation ecosystem - where healthy ideation and interdisciplinary cross pollination is celebrated and fostered. 27
Technology Enterprise Park Atlanta, Georgia Client: Georgia Institute of Technology Size: 18 acres (7 hectares) Completion Date: 2016
― WHAT IT IS
An expansion of the economic, research, and maker agenda for Georgia Tech.
The vision for Technology Enterprise Park is to create an industrial innovation district, a first of its kind. TEP will be a mixed-use and interdisciplinary district, expanding the original research agenda to bring together bioscience, advanced manufacturing, information technology, energy, and robotics, to further Georgia Tech’s core research mission and provide global leadership in the 21st century.
Technology Enterprise Park
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
What began as a bioscience research park has grown into an interdisciplinary district.
Michigan State University, Discovery Square East Lansing, Michigan Client: Michigan State University Size: 140 acres (57 hectares) Completion Date: 2018
― WHAT IT IS
A vibrant, connected community of discovery that creates value for the University.
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Michigan State University, Discovery Square
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
Created to be a place where learning never ends and new discoveries are part of the experience.
Milton Park Vision 2040 Milton, Oxfordshire Client: MEPC Size: Existing: 380,000 square meters, Upon Completion: 480,000 square meters Completion Date: 2019
― WHAT IT IS
Sci-tech district that leverages the knowledge economy around Oxford and anchors its position in the Oxford-toCambridge corridor.
We welcomed this opportunity to help Milton Park create a clear and bold vision for positioning itself ahead of the curve in the evolving research and science park arena.
Milton Park Vision 2040
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
More than 40% of new space focuses on creating worldleading labs.
NeoCity Research and Technology District Osceola County, Florida Client: Osceola County Size: 483 acres (195 hectares) Completion Date: 2017, with ongoing consulting services Awards: Award of Honor, American Society of Landscape Architecture, 2018
“NeoCity is already generating incredible momentum, positioning Central Florida as an innovation epicenter in smart sensors, photonics, and optics. We expect this development to be a game changer for these industries and for high-wage job creation in Osceola County.” Don Fisher, Osceola County Manager
― WHAT IT IS
A technology district designed to transform the way we ideate, create, and innovate.
NeoCity Research and Technology District
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
The master plan creates the potential for a longterm total economic output of up to US$30 billion and taxable revenue of up to $830 million at full build out.
Cummings Research Park Huntsville, Alabama Client: Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County Size: 3,800 acres (1,540 hectares) Completion Date: 2016
― WHAT IT IS
A strategic global asset for handling complex scientific and technical challenges.
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Cummings Research Park
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
Since 1962, ‘Rocket City’ has been a testing ground for America’s space race goals from the moon landing to Mars exploration.
This Master Plan will maintain the high trajectory of both the park and the city well into the future.
Aggie Square Master Plan Sacramento, California Client: University of California, Davis ― Size: 26 acres ― Completion Date: 2018
Mixed-Use District and Research Park While Aggie Square’s primary function is a research park, it is also a mixed-use district that connects the University to the community, and creates a place to live, work, play, and discover. The district is wellpositioned to develop a mutually beneficial community-university partnership, and significantly strengthen the university’s contribution to economic and social well-being in nearby neighborhoods, and within the Sacramento region as a whole. The multi-modal transit station establishes Aggie Square as a hub of activity and encourages residents and visitors to take advantage of public transportation. Gatherings and community connections are activated in the farmers market and park spaces.
Transit Station
Farmers Market and Park Space
Collin Technical Center Allen, Texas Client: Collin Technical Center Size: 340,000 square feet Completion Date: 2020
― WHAT IT IS
Partnering with local schools and businesses, the New Career Technical Center offers programs, certifications, and training opportunities in specific areas where there is direct demand for workforce in North Texas.
The new campus is a microcosm of society and is designed to serve people of various ages, skill levels, interests, and backgrounds.
Collin Technical Center
― WHAT MAKES IT COOL
Created to be a place where learning never ends and new discoveries are part of the experience.
Our Team
Stephen Coulston
Peter Baird
Cassie Branum
Adana Johns
Ed Cordes
Geeti Silwal
Vandana Nayak
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