RMJM architects: louisiana cancer research center

louisiana cancer research center by RMJM architects image courtesy RMJM architects

construction began yesterday on the louisiana cancer research center – one of the first new major construction projects to begin in new orleans since hurricane katrina.

designed by international architects RMJM, the 175,000-square-foot building includes flexible research space, office space and support laboratories for 72 principal researchers and their teams.   the building will be very much part of the community with human-scaled, glass-walled lobby that serves as welcoming front porch. the design will allow staff to connect with each other with a series of informal meeting spaces. the center is expected to be completed by 2011 and will also revitalize the city’s downtown.

research lab image courtesy RMJM architects

lobby image courtesy RMJM architects