Stem Cell Research Center Architect : Raphael Vinoly Project: Stem Cell Research Center Location: California University, San Francisco Status : Project completed January 2011 The Reason: The project is analyzed due to its ingenious response to extreme conflicts including an extreme slope, a high seismic location, & existing architecture. The ability of the architect to face all of those constraints & come up with a Gold LEED Certified design made this project impossible to overlook.
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Stem cell research center integrates sustainability, tiny land and a steep slope to come up with a design that is highly enjoyable to its users.
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Fig 6-3 Conclusion: Despite its small scale , area risk and steep slope, the research center had to be designed for medical center convenience. Lessons Learnt: This case study has been inspirational in the structural responses to a steel slope, and the creation of a design that fits into a small land, without compromising issues of human comfort.
Concept: Stem cell researches are needed to complement the san Francisco university. A small area exists on a very steep slope. land prices are extravagant, and the location is convenient . Potentials • Site is adjacent to the medical center. • The design can be an extension of the hospital. • Beautiful Scenery. Constrains : • Allocated area is challenging to the required program. • The building area is highly seismic. • The slope is extremely steep for common foundation systems. ( Vinoly ). Environmental Impact: Project form is designed in response to wind studies, ventilation is primarily natural. Convenience: Buildings are connected so that Dr‟s & researchers can interact.