Client
$1.2 MILLION
was invested into the renovated lab spaces.
Mellon Hall Renovations
01 Challenge
Duquesne University's Mellon Hall biology laboratories were in need of various renovations. The building, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1965, could no longer meet expectations for laboratory instruction and the integration of technology. The University wanted to transform Mellon Hall to improve the undergraduate learning environment and the overall student experience.
02 Solution
BHDP was tasked with renovating the General Biology laboratories, associated prep labs, and the departmental offices. We increased student interaction with instructors through custom four-person lab stations, improved viewing angles, acoustics, and learning technology. Upgrades also included improved user comfort with heat and light control as well as a more conducive work setting and added equipment space.
Quick Facts
Completion Date 2019
Location Pittsburgh, PA
Size 3,925 SF
03 Results
The re-envisioned labs ignite student-to-student and student-to-instructor collaboration. Once appearing cramped and dated, the improved biology spaces provide students with a modern space conducive to an impactful learning environment. Designed to be adaptive to future needs, the labs create a legacy for a campus that puts innovation and discovery first.
