The Indispensables | McArdle Lab Redesign (Fall 2022)

Christine Koch, Emily Conine, Stephanie Zumba, Emily Proano

HISTORY

1940

1964

1975

TIMELINE

Est as world's first cancer research center

Built by Shutter, Mochon & Phillips Architects

McArdle Laboratory has two central missions:

"Pursue outstanding research programs directed toward understanding the causes and biology of cancer [ ]"

"Provide training of the highest quality in basic cancer research at the graduate and postdoctoral levels"

SURROUNDING AREA

Located at: 1111 Highland Ave, Mad *Nestled with 6 other UW buildings

University Avenue Engineering Hall School of Human Ecology

Lake Mendota Union South Medical Sciences

Dr Howard Temin wins Nobel Prize for Physiology & Medicine

Key Aspects BUILDING

11th Floor CONFERENCE ROOM

Lake view visible from multiple windows

Natural light

Capacity of 40-65 people

Primarily used for symposiums, events, and speakers

Projector or TVs for presenting

Hawks that come and visit on the windowsills

Hidden, people are surprised to encounter it

10th Floor HALLWAY

Darker and has fewer windows

Automatic lights that turn off quickly

Off hallway are rooms that can be used as zoom rooms or podcast rooms

Access to 11th floor through two staircases

INTERVIEWS

Seeking excitement from the space from themes - vibrancy, playfulness, "techy"

Wants a "wow" factor WHILE maintaining a sense of professionalism

Wants the conference room configured for symposiums, conferences, and lectures

Thinks the hallway off the elevators on the 10th floor could be an opportunity for displayed branding, or "a notion of ownership," through murals, photographs, or customizable elements

Kyle Cranmer David R. Anderson Director Academic Program Advisor

Dislikes the poor accessibility throughout hallway and stairwell up onto the 11th floor Wants more signage for way-finding across the two spaces to accommodate unfamiliar visitors Loves the view from the conference room, interested in natural, biophilic themes Seeking better acoustics for the conference area, says the HVAC system can become noisy Thinks academic achievements by the Data Sciences should be displayed

Cris Carusi Communications Manager

KEY THEMES

NATURAL TECH

Biophilia-theinstincttoconnectwithnature

Relatestotheviewfromtheconferenceroom

Highintexture,thesensescomealive

Encouragesinteraction,getsthemindactive

Bringslifeintothespace

Makeshiftgreenspace

Integrationofnaturalandtechnologicalpatterns

Green, blue, and violet to promote calmness Connects with the view

Wallpaper flows from simple lines to complex ones that lead into the conference room

Inactive space --> active space Rounded furniture for a softer, playful look Brings balance into the space, ensures the space doesn't become too stuffy/professional/techy

PLAYFUL

Invitingandexcitingpatterns

Stimulatesthemind,excitestheuser

Bulky,eccentricmoveablefurniture

Connotesahigh-energyspace,encourag interaction

Vibrantcolors

RelatestoUW-MadisonRed

Makesthespacefeelnewandyouthful

REFINED DESIGN PROPOSAL

HOW MIGHT WE....

create inviting spaces that inspire, feel innovative, and encourage possibilities for positive impact?

CONFERENCE ROOM FLOOR PLAN

INSPIRING - Work while looking out at beautiful views through the windows

INVITING - Comfortable seating introduces an alternate workspace where you can decompress

INNOVATIVE - Learn and create in a collaborative setting at the worktables

NATURAL ASPECTS

Biophilia - the instinct to connect with nature

This relates to the view from the conference room High in texture, the senses come alive Encourages interaction, gets the mind active

TECH ASPECTS

Green, blue, and yellow to promote calmness Repetition of a grid-like motif throughout the space

PLAYFUL ASPECTS

REFINED CONCEPT: SCIENTIFIC RETREAT

Moveable furniture

Connotes a high-energy space, encourages interaction

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PRESENTED BY Christine Koch, Emily Conine, Stephanie Zumba, Emily Proano