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Case Studies &
Precedents

Architectural benchmarks for the Neuroengineering Research Center. Explore these key facilities to understand successful (and instructive) design patterns.

Contemporary Neuro & Bio-Research Centers

MIT McGovern Institute Cambridge, MA · Charles Correa Associates

Stanford Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute Stanford, CA · Ennead Architects

Janelia Research Campus (HHMI) Ashburn, VA · Rafael Viñoly Architects

Allen Institute for Brain Science Seattle, WA · Perkins+Will

Historical & Innovation Hubs

Bell Labs (Holmdel Complex) Holmdel, NJ · Eero Saarinen · The original "transistor" of innovation

Salk Institute for Biological Studies La Jolla, CA · Louis Kahn · A cathedral for science

MIT Building 20 Cambridge, MA · "The Magical Incubator" · Temporary structure, lasting impact

MIT Media Lab Cambridge, MA · Maki and Associates