Frick Chemistry Laboratory 

Architect: Hopkins Architects

Name of School: Princeton University

Year Built: 2010 (completed)

Client: Princeton University/ Chemistry teachers and students

City and Country: Princeton, NJ, USA

This is the Frick Chemistry Laboratory at Princeton University. It is an extremely modernized building that would no doubt lead to scientific innovation. It is made predominantly of a glass exterior, allowing sunlight to penetrate the building throughout the day and create a warm and open environment for all who enter. The design of the building is tailored particularly towards scientists, as it is set up in a way both students and professors can interact and connect easily with one another. The students laboratories are nonetheless tailored towards a scientific setting, creating an engaging environment where all can easily collaborate, placing a multitude of laboratory desks within each lab setting. A really interesting aspect of this building is that the lab rooms are connected via bridge to the professors offices. I think this could demonstrate how during this lab time, the professors really want the students to collaborate with others in the class, as opposed to turning immediately to the teacher for help. Of course though, there is lab support available in each room, implying to the students that help is available when needed. Many of the spaces within this building are communal, which is so important in the scientific world. It allows people to engage with others about science in a comfortable environment, but also includes personal spaces where individuals can maintain focus predominantly on their work.