Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Health Information and Translational Sciences Building (IUPUI HITS)

The new Health Information and Translational Sciences building is a contemporary yet contextual, technology-based research facility. Housing eight academic departments, the building provides dedicated teaching, research and collaboration space for over 430 scientists and research assistants. As a prelude to the design, BBB's initial site planning study examined various land use and massing options for the site. The result is a complex of low- and mid-rise volumes joined by a dramatic two-story glass atrium that overlooks the canal basin. A 7-story tower marks the building's western entry and also serves as a beacon for the community. Local materials such as Indiana limestone and variegated brick compose the exterior, while ash wood is combined with perforated metal on the interior. An internal light well introduces natural light into the building, and open workstations ensure that everyone is within 30 feet of daylight.

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