Richards Medical Research Laboratories
Richards Medical Research Laboratories, Medical research facility at University of Pennsylvania, United States.
The Richards Medical Research Laboratories contain eight laboratory floors arranged in three towers connected to a central mechanical tower at the Philadelphia campus.
Architect Louis Kahn designed this concrete and glass structure between 1957 and 1960, creating a turning point in modern architectural expression.
The Museum of Modern Art dedicated an entire exhibition to this laboratory building in 1961, recognizing its influence on American architectural development.
The facility underwent extensive renovations from 2015 to 2019, converting traditional wet laboratories into modern cognitive research spaces with updated systems.
The building features independent towers for stairs and ventilation shafts, marking the first clear separation between research areas and service functions.
Location: Philadelphia
Architects: Louis Kahn
Creator: Louis Kahn
Part of: University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Campus Historic District
Address: 3700 Hamilton Walk, 19104 Philadelphia 19104 19104
GPS coordinates: 39.94972,-75.19806
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:29
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