Plant Sciences Building, Washington State Project, North American Modern Campus, US Architecture
Plant Sciences Building in Washington
Nov 16, 2019
Plant Sciences Building, WA
Architects: LMN
Location: Washington, USA

The Plant Sciences Building is the fourth to be completed within the master plan for the Research and Education Complex (REC) at WSU, originally developed by LMN Architects in 2005. The master plan envisioned a series of laboratory buildings alternately flanking a glazed spine element that serves as the connective tissue for the social and research life of the complex. The new building is positioned to the south of the Biotechnology and Life Sciences building, also designed by LMN Architects, and completed in 2009. As the central element of the completed complex, the building forms a prominent primary entry point that frames a new public space along Stadium Way.
?The new Plant Sciences Building marks a significant milestone in Washington State?s commitment to sustainable agriculture and ecological stewardship,? says LMN Partner Stephen Van Dyck, AIA. ?As a central element of the Research and Education Complex, the new building provides state-of-the-art research facilities that are interconnected to the culture of research on the Washington State University campus. As a central node of the interdisciplinary complex, the building is designed to nurture collaborative innovation in this critical sector.?

The plan configuration of the building allows it to fulfi...