The Unified Science Center is part of the newly developed campus master plan set to enhance campus life and improve pedestrian and vehicular circulation. Conceived of as a new campus gateway, the Science Center will support programs in the Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Computational Science. Its design sets the standard for future buildings, ensuring a holistic aesthetic and functionality for the growing institution.

Anticipated to open in 2017, the 150,000 GSF building will support programs in the Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Computational Science. The LEED Gold design reflects the University’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and responds to the unique ecosystem of the southern New Jersey Pine Barrens. 

Cast stone cladding and wood soffits respond to the new Campus Center. Strategic adjacencies of classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices and support spaces with informal study/social lounges will create a dynamic interdisciplinary science community. The design allows for a second phase addition – including programs in Mathematics, Environmental Studies and Geology – that will unify all sciences into one holistic, integrated, and unified science community.

 

Architect: EYP/

Project Job Title:  Architectural Designer