LaJolla, CA

A new 56,000 sq. ft. neuroscience research center in Southern California. Located on a 3-acre sloped site. The institute’s complex was divided into 3 buildings that are barely visible from the adjacent roads. The $10 million dollar project’s three buildings included a research laboratory, office building and auditorium.

ads ENGINEERS was the design engineer with two local California sub-consultant engineering firms providing construction documents and construction administration.

Architect: Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects

Awards:

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Honor Award

Edwin F. Guth Memorial Award of Excellence for Interior Lighting Design from the Illuminating Engineers Society of North America

San Diego AIA Energy Efficiency Integration Award  

Grand Orchid Award for Outstanding Design