PLANS

The first story funnels users through the greenhouse and into the heart of the structure while prolonging the user’s relationship to the outside. Main circulation halls stretch the perimeter of the connecting volume, on the north facade to permit access to conference rooms, and on the southern facade to invite light and pedestrians using the reconnected walking trail into the building.

The upper stories gain floor space over the connection between the main atrium and the greenhouse. These floors serve as classrooms, flex space, and maker space, while what were once conference rooms in the north columns become lab space. This north wing is the tallest of the additional masses to provide proper lab space and contain the programs requiring the most regulated environment.

As the southern mass shrinks on the above floors to step away from the waterfront, auditoriums are traded for offices. Floors above the main story connect addition to Existing structure along walkways outlining the greenhouse.

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