Biomedical Science Research Building, Ann Arbor

Biomedical Science Research Building is situated on the northern edge of the University of Michigan’s central campus. This is a modern six-storey laboratory building of about 500,000 sq. ft. completed in 2006. The impressive research building, a research and teaching facility, employs high-end technologies both for structure and equipment. The most attractive feature of this complex structure is its central atrium that serves as a connecting transition. The structure has skin of terra cotta, glass and metal and a curtain wall of double-layer glass. It allows effective usage of daylight, reduces radiant heat and creates a memorable image for the building. There is a 300-seat auditorium completed in the south elevation. This futuristic auditorium of ellipsoid shape serves for academic use and performances.