New London, Conn.
Connecticut College will renovate and expand New London Hall to create a state-of-the-art science center in New London, Conn. Designed by Payette, the $20 million project will provide 23,673 nsf of collaborative research and teaching space for the departments of computer science and life sciences. Groundbreaking is expected in spring of 2011 with occupancy in fall of 2012. The interdisciplinary facility will house research and teaching labs, classrooms, computer labs, a greenhouse, and an electron microscopy suite. LEED certification will be sought for the project.