Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute

The LOVELACE RESPIRATORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a 72,400 s.f., 3-story laboratory research facility with associated office and support space. Lovelace Institute houses several major DOD funded medical/biological research programs associated with bioterrorism, toxicology, gas inhalation, bacteriological research, pharmacology, etc. This state-of-the-art medical research laboratory facility contains 39 biomedical, forensic and general chemistry research labs ranging in size from 600 s.f. to 1,800 s. f. This building is a major addition to an existing administrative facility and features a contemporary southwestern architectural style, composed of interlocking geometric blocks producing a colorful dynamic balance of form and massing while at once being expressive of internal building zones. Traditional sandstone, exposed metal and stucco are used as primary exterior materials. The building blends hazardous occupancies with attractive public and office areas.

LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico
CLIENT: Lovelace Hospital
DATE OF COMPLETION: 2001
SIZE: 72,000 s.f.
FEATURES: Instructional Laboratories/Wet BioChemistry Labs, Video Conferencing, Renovation/Expansion, Laboratory Gasses and Waste Recovery, Fume Hoods laboratories.

“Studio SW Architects demonstrated exceptional performance in delivering a very creative, quality and extremely cost effective project.”
John Lopez, Project Manager, Lovelace Hospital