UMD V-RAD Biology Laboratory

UMD V-RAD Biology Laboratory

Violette Research & Development Building Biology Laboratory

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA

A new Biology Lab at UMass Dartmouth, designed by Principal Michael Keane, is set to begin construction. The new Laboratory is being converted from an existing H-3 lab, located in the Violette – Research and Development Building. Altering the space required coordination of multiple building and lab systems, while maintaining a fire rated separation between the space and the rest of the building.

UMD V-RAD Biology Laboratory
Civitects Office

Civitects Office

Civitects Office

66 Troy Street Fall River

Our new offices in Fall River are located in one of the cities old mill buildings. The existing space was closed off into several smaller office spaces. As part of our renovation we removed a majority of the partitions, creating more open drafting rooms. The suspended ceiling was removed in portions of the space to expose the original heavy timber construction, which complement the restored original flooring.

Civitects Office
Civitects Office - 66 Troy Street Fall River, MA
Civitects Office - 66 Troy Street Fall River, MA 02720
UMB Nantucket Field Station

UMB Nantucket Field Station

Nantucket Field Station

University of Massachusetts Boston, Satellite Campus

This project was a renovation to an existing laboratory located on Nantucket and owned by Boston University. The project reorganizes the existing space and enlarged the toilet room, for code compliance, while maintaining the existing footprint. Existing wood siding, windows, and framing had begun to rot in areas along the exterior of the building and required replacement.

The building is located within the Nantucket Historic District and required coordination with the local preservation society when choosing new materials for the exterior repairs, that would be both appropriate and durable.

UMB Nantucket Field Station
University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass) - Nantucket Field Station Exterior Rear
University of Massachusetts Boston - Nantucket Field Station Exterior Addition
University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass) - Nantucket Field Station Exterior
University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass) - Nantucket Field Station Floor Plan
UMD Textile Building Bioengineering Research Laboratory

UMD Textile Building Bioengineering Research Laboratory

Textile Building Bioengineering Research Laboratory

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA

This project was part of a multi-phased renovation to the existing lab spaces in UMass’ Textile Building. This phase of the project included a pair of research labs (for both “wet” and “dry” experiments) and a portion of the surrounding support spaces, for all phases of the project.

During the design phase of the project careful consideration had to be given when planning the spaces in order to avoid redundant or unnecessary work across multiple phases.

Phase I

UMD Textile Building Bioengineering Research Laboratory
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth - Textile Building Bioengineering Casework
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth (UMass) - Textile Building Bioengineering Lab Fume Hood
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth - Textile Building Bioengineering Lab New Lab Sink, Pegboard, Glasswasher, and Emergency Shower
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth - Textile Building Bioengineering Movable Lab Bench with Electric, Gas, and Vacuum connections.
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth - Textile Building Bioengineering Lab Phasing Floor Plan
UMD Violette Building Chemistry Laboratory & Chemical Storage

UMD Violette Building Chemistry Laboratory & Chemical Storage

Violette Building Chemistry Laboratory & Chemical Storage Rooms

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA

The project included the complete renovation of an existing research lab space, in addition to creating two chemical storage rooms. The lab and storage rooms were designed as control areas to allow the school to increase it’s capacity for chemical storage on campus.

UMD Violette Building Chemistry Laboratory & Chemical Storage
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth (UMass) Violette Chemistry Lab & Chemical Storage Rooms
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth (UMass) Violette Chemistry Lab & Chemical Storage Rooms - Central Laboratory Bench w/ Vacuum, Gas, Electrical, and Data Connections.
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth Violette Chemistry Lab & Chemical Storage Rooms - New Fume Hoods and Glove Box
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth (UMass) Violette Chemistry Lab & Chemical Storage Rooms - Roto-vap Enclosures
University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth Violette Chemistry Lab Floor Plan