Kinesiology Labs

Description

When the Department of Kinesiology needed to design facilities to house new biomechanics, physiology and motor-control labs using existing space in the Ivor Wynne Centre Building they turned to DPAI. Short on time, but in need of a thorough assessment of the space, DPAI led user groups through a participatory design process that was crafted specifically to facilitate the compressed schedule.

DPAI provided Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil design services. A review of the building code and life safety standards was also conducted.

All interior design and furniture selection were the responsibility of DPAI. The existing 1960 building did not have sprinklers and presented significant challenges in allowing natural light to penetrate the new labs. Careful code study and introduction of strategically placed panes of “firelite” allowed the required daylighting to be achieved.

With a scope of work that included all interior design and furniture selection, the end product is filled with light, and transparency and a once hidden department was now front and center.

CLIENT
McMaster University
SIZE
7,998 sf
LOCATION
Hamilton, ON
STATUS
Complete

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