The intersection of the Pierce Hall
Addition features a three story entrance lobby atrium, which
is transparent and acts as the connection node. The openness
of this space promotes socialization and professional
interaction. Pedestrians have the opportunity to easily access
the main entrance, which can be approached via monumental
stairs. At grade level access is available through an
elevator.
The development of this three story building is modular and
symmetrical. The Pierce Hall Addition integrates core
technology with education and research. The first level is
connected at the same finish floor elevation as the existing
Pierce Hall and is comprised of 4 Instrument Labs with
adjacent graduate and faculty offices. Immediately outside of
the Conference Room is a private courtyard, which is
accessible from the northeast side of the project as well as
from the south.
Connections to the existing Pierce Hall building are also
available from the second level. A covered outdoor terrace
creates opportunities for informal gatherings while staff can
seamlessly transition throughout the facility. The second and
third floors include the Synthetic Labs with adjacent Graduate
and Faculty Offices. Accommodations for mechanical systems
have been located at the center of gravity of the building.
This results in minimum duct runs for each lab and allows
distribution to the east and south sides of the laboratories
in an effort to minimize crossing supply and return air
distribution.
This facility will provide UC Riverside with "cutting-edge"
laboratories designed to facilitate multi-disciplinary
research and provide a strong image in a campus that it is
coming of age into the new millennium.
