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LMN Architects' Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University opens

2020-11-18T14:33:00-05:00

Previously covered on Archinect, the Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University has officially opened. Designed and constructed by design-build team of Skanska and LMN Architects, the facility will be the new center for interdisciplinary research that will integrate faculty and students in plant biochemistry, pathology, horticulture, and crop and soil sciences into a single space.

"This isn't just a building—it's a braintrust for the future of Washington agriculture," said Vicky Scharlau, Executive Director of the Washington Winegrowers Association in a statement. "By understanding basic, fundamental plant processes, people here today are creating the foundation for the agriculture of tomorrow."

The building is the fourth to be completed within the master plan for the Research and Education Complex (REC) at WSU, which was originally developed by LMN Architects back in 2005.

"The new Plant Sciences Building marks a significant milestone in Washington State’s commitment t...

LMN to bring new Plant Sciences Building to Washington State University

2020-07-13T12:03:00-04:00

Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, the new 82,476-square-foot Plant Sciences Building at Washington State University brings previously separated fields of study into a single facility, inserting itself as the latest addition to the university's growing Research and Education Complex (REC). At four-stories, the new structure is the third of six buildings to be built in the REC, which was also masterplanned by LMN.

The Plant Sciences Building will create a new entry for the complex capped by a courtyard for events and daily activities. A high-performance precast concrete facade panel system treated with a sculpted red brick veneer surface has been employed along the building's exterior. Each panel incorporates structure, insulation, weather barrier, interior, and exterior finishes within a single prefabricated whole. This approach accelerates the construction process.

"The Plant Sciences Building represents a major investment in Washington State’s commitment to sustainable agri...

Get Lectured: Washington State University, Spring '15

2015-02-10T14:09:00-05:00

Archinect's Architecture School Lecture Guide for Winter-Spring 2015

Archinect's Get Lectured is back in session! Get Lectured is an ongoing series where we feature a school's lecture series—and their snazzy posters—for the current term. Check back frequently to keep track of any upcoming lectures you don't want to miss.

The next featured poster comes from the Washington State University College of Design and Construction.

Want to share your school's lecture series? Send us your school's lecture series poster and details to connect@archinect.com.

Unless noted, all lectures take place at 5 p.m. in Goertzen Communication Addition 21.

Feb 20
Jaime Velez / Director of Interior Design, SOM - Chicago
“SOM Interiors”

Feb 23
Ric Peterson / Principal at Suayama Peterson Deguchi, Seattle
“Space, Boldly Going Where…”
at Fine Arts 5062

Mar 25
Rhoda Altom / President, Milestone Properties & Development

Apr 6
Stephanie Bower - Architectural Illustrator
“Sketching to See & Learn Architecture”

Apr 7
Shannon Nichol /...