Brandeis University is in the process of a major expansion
and renewal of the University's science facilities. This
work is being accomplished through the addition of new space
and the selective renovation of existing spaces. A master
plan has been prepared with input from University leadership
and science faculty, staff, and students. The design phase
was completed in October 2006.
Specific campus planning goals for the Science Complex
Renewal Project include opening up the Complex to the surrounding
campus and facilitating circulation through the Complex.
Within the Complex itself, key goals are to create research
and teaching-lab/classroom spaces appropriate for the top-tier
research and teaching that characterize science at Brandeis
and to foster connections between disciplines in the sciences
through physical connections and the creation of interaction
spaces at critical junctures within the Complex.
Construction will involve two phases:
The Phase 1 building will be comprised of two levels
of teaching labs, with three levels of research above. The
building will also include a two-level electronic library,
an atrium, a café, conference rooms and interaction spaces.
Start of utilities to support the Phase 1 building began
in late-June 2006, and construction of footings and foundations
for the Phase 1 building is expected to begin at the start
of 2007. The National Center for Behavioral Genomics
is part of the phase I construction. In fact, two of the
three research floors will house the National Center
for Behavioral Genomics. This construction is proceeding
with an anticipated move-in date of fall 2008.
The Phase 2 building is expected to include teaching
labs, a large lecture hall, and three levels of additional
research laboratories.
