School of Freshwater Sciences | Bohlin Cywinski Jackson | Milwaukee WI
A 94,000 SF laboratory addition to an existing water research facility on the banks of Lake Michigan for the UW- Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences. photo credit
Inspired by the sun setting over the rippling water of the harbor, this facade captures the ever changing qualities of light and color as the sun sets. photo credit
Located on a very tight site, this addition (shown in light gray) needed to maximize the area available on the site. This left the design challenge of creating a dynamic facade when greatly restricted in shaping the footprint.