Award of Excellence: Binghamton University Science IV Renovation

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In some areas of the fa\u00e7ade, the brick veneer infills had deteriorated masonry ties that would have required replacement."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Fast forward to today as campuses rush to keep up with rapidly-evolving social and learning environments, the buildings constructed for a previous generation\u2019s needs and expectations are starting to show their age. Via detailed visioning and programming exercises involving the design team and stakeholders from the campus, a clear direction and aspirations for the building and its future were formulated. The aspirations were carried through to create a vibrant, dynamic series of spaces housed within a modernized, re-clad building \u2013 a formerly underutilized, underperforming building now a shining example of excellence for a future generation of learning."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\u2019s forms and proportions were strong, and while the interiors were dated and poorly utilized, the layout and footprint were well suited to support the proposed new program, the psychology department. And as an integral component within a larger complex of buildings, Science IV had an established role in the landscape of the campus."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The entire building was reclad, enclosed in a continuous blanket of spray foam insulation, with R-values ranging from 20 to 27. New windows and a metal rainscreen were installed. Beyond a significant increase in thermal performance, the recladding gave a completely new look to the building, while respecting the design of the original. The original building was introverted, with no defined entrance and little reason for people to interact with it unless they had business there. Now, with dynamic cladding, large expanses of glazing, and a new grand entrance, the entire community is invited inside."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"New and reimagined entry points create more effective wayfinding, enhanced by the interior design and finish strategy to highlight each research suite and help users navigate the building. Collaboration nooks and lounge spaces with comfortable and flexible seating and plenty of places to plug in along the corridors activate the building\u2019s common spaces and provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. These corridor interventions also open up the spaces to bring natural light deep into the interior of the building. 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