Lucas Center Expansion - Completed Spring 2005
Project Description
The Lucas Center program in magnetic resonance research has flourished over the last several years and the Center is now fully occupied, serving as a major hub for Stanford's federally funded National Research Resource in Magnetic Resonance (MR) Technology. Installing the 7 Tesla very high field magnet and consolidating the Department's programs will provide unconstrained communications, promote interaction, and further strengthen Stanford's leadership in the field of magnetic resonance, enabling Stanford faculty to remain at the forefront of research in this field. The expansion will also support a cyclotron, radiochemistry laboratory, a clean room with FDA validation and wet laboratory space as well as associated office and support areas in pursuit of new research programs in Molecular Imaging that will attempt to image gene expression in vivo. This research is critical to the future of translational research in medical imaging and other areas. Both the high field MR program and the Molecular Imaging program are highly collaborative and will involve faculty from other departments and schools.
The Department of Radiology proposes to increase the existing Lucas Building by 20,520 gross square feet by expanding the basement and creating an additional sub-basement for the installation of a new very high field magnet and cyclotron. Each floor will encompass 10,260 gross square feet. The sub-basement will also house laboratories with associated technical and preparation spaces, and related office spaces. Modification of the existing basement will also be required for additional building support functions. The MRI equipment (except for the magnetic shielding) will be purchased outside of this project.
Design Concept
The structure is located below ground within the current service yard for the existing Lucas Center on its south side. The addition will have a landscaped plaza and vehicular arrival area built over the structure. The exposed building façade will be modified to integrate a new entry to the facility with the existing building entry.
A series of below grade courtyards will bring light and outdoor access to the lower levels of the building. Other light wells to the basement levels will be set within the proposed planting areas. Remaining service and mechanical equipment will be screened.A major east-west bike and pedestrian corridor that runs through the site, which extends from Clark Center to Welch Road and the Stock Farm Parking Structure will be incorporated into the site plan to complete this vital Medical School connection. A secondary access that runs north and south from the Lucas Center to MSOB is also accommodated in the design.
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