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Washington University Lab Sciences Building

Home to Washington University’s chemistry department, the 129,500-square-foot Laboratory Sciences Building serves as yet another example of Leonard Masonry’s exceptional craftsmanship. Masonry is a major element of Washington University’s architectural tradition, and it continues to dominate in the Laboratory Sciences Building.  Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Architects’ goal was to design a building that would be a good neighbor to other nearby buildings even though it is like a machine on the inside.  To accomplish this goal, the exterior makes use of the university’s standard mix design of Missouri red granite and limestone with 26,000 square feet of granite and 13,000 cubic of feet carved limestone.

Leonard Masonry faced several challenges on the Laboratory Sciences Building, one being the intricacy of the limestone. The north entry is more monumental, with intricate finials and limestone brickwork, while the south entry evokes a more pedestrian feel. Leonard Masonry successfully installed the challenging masonry, which incorporates intricate limestone with glass in between stone and piers, maintaining the spirit and feel of nearby buildings. 

Completion Date: July 2002

 

Awards:
Fall 2002 - AIA/CPC "Honor Award for Masonry Craftsmanship"