58 HCDmagazine.com 02.14 are aligned along the exterior walls of the tower, while the interior core of the research floors are used for shared equipment and specialty work, such as tissue culture. Smaller enclosed research areas are designated for work that requires a specific temperature or lighting controls. The research floors are broken down into roughly 75 percent lab space and 25 percent office space for researchers and technicians. Guarino says a modern aesthetic was introduced that includes light woods and pops of color in the fur- niture to highlight the offices and atrium spaces. In addition, three floors of the building are reserved for conference and education facilities as part of a learning concourse, which includes a 250-seat auditorium. There's also leasable retail space on the ground floor. Building in efficiencies One of the biggest challenges on the project, designed with an eye on LEED Gold certification, was addressing TOM ARBAN Open, collaborative settings, such as this mezzanine meeting space, serve as a counterpoint to the intensity of the lab and are designed to foster conversation between team members from diverse backgrounds.http://www.HCDmagazine.com