University of Pennsylvania Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology

Design-build approach facilitates Center for Nanotechnology

The Nanotechnology Center brings together researchers from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), publicizing the role of UPenn as a global leader in scientific research and education. The center is a regional resource for atomic-scale imaging and compositional analysis of nanoscale materials.

Project Overview

New construction of a 78,000-SF, L-shaped freestanding science and nanotechnology facility
Serves as a regional hub of multi-disciplinary fundamental and translational research, education, and innovation
Includes microscopy laboratories, optics labs, and 10,000-SF of environmentally controlled clean rooms including class 100/ISO5 clean rooms
Achieved LEED-NC v2.2 certification

“Because of your dedication and efforts through the days and nights of the storm, the building had little to no impact from Hurricane Sandy. It is hard to imagine that we could find a construction management team anywhere in Philadelphia as dedicated as you all have been through this storm. Please extend our thanks to everyone at Gilbane.”
Christopher J. Kern
AIA, Director, Design and Construction
University of Pennsylvania

Quick Stats

Client:
- University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Architect:
- Weiss/Manfredi
Size: 78,000 SF
Awards:
- Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture, American Architecture Award
- European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, International Architecture Award
- Mid-Atlantic CMAA, Award in Higher Ed Projects over $20M