Projects

Narragansett Laboratory Administration Building Concept Study

A feasibility study for a research facility to explore measures to accommodate evolving functional and operational changes and improve space use efficiency through detailed programming and technical interventions.

This aquatic research facility campus includes office, laboratory, and support buildings. MAP investigated the feasibility and opportunities to renovate and better utilize this original 1963 building and meet EPA’s space and environmental standards, balancing maximum efficiency with implementable measures. The assessment team reviewed the existing building’s configuration, structure, and infrastructure to determine the physical constraints and identify opportunities. Key considerations included: program and floor efficiency, structural constraints, egress changes, MEP upgrades and building interconnections. The project included building evaluation, code review, program, alternative concept evaluation and cost estimates.