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Gridded Glass Laboratories

This Research Center Will Be Covered in a Skin of Cast Glass

— November 6, 2015 — Art & Design
'Caruso St John Architects' recently unveiled plans for a new research building that is covered in a layer of cast glass. When it comes to research facilities, the emphasis is usually placed on the equipment inside, rather than the building design. This firm wants to design a modern laboratory that is breathtaking from the inside out.

The firm's concept design features mock-ups for a biomedical laboratory at the University of Basel in Switzerland. The team plans to construct a 35,000-square-meter building that is covered in a skin of cast glass. The glass exterior is completely transparent, meaning those inside will have an unobstructed view of the outdoors. The base of the building features strategically placed hollows, which provide a designated entrance way. Inside the building, the designers plans to construct enough offices, conferences rooms and testing laboratories for 70 different research groups.

The glass-paneled building demonstrates how architectural firms are bringing modern design to medical facilities.
Trend Themes
1. Gridded Glass - The use of gridded glass in architectural designs for research facilities opens up opportunities for innovative building materials and construction techniques.
2. Transparent Buildings - The trend of transparent buildings in research facilities creates opportunities for enhanced natural lighting and visual connectivity with the surrounding environment.
3. Integration of Design and Function - The integration of modern design principles into research facilities presents opportunities for creating inspiring and visually appealing workspaces that stimulate creativity and productivity.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers have the opportunity to explore and incorporate gridded glass and transparent building materials into their projects, creating visually striking and functional research facilities.
2. Construction - The construction industry can capitalize on the demand for gridded glass and transparent building materials to develop innovative construction techniques and systems to meet the unique requirements of these modern research facilities.
3. Research and Development - The integration of design and function in research facilities opens up opportunities for R&D in developing new materials, technologies, and systems that enhance the overall performance, efficiency, and aesthetics of these spaces.
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