UC Berkeley Builds Heathcock Hall of Chemistry

Construction began in May of 2024 on Heathcock Hall, a new 81,700-gsf interdisciplinary research and education building for UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry. Accommodating programs in synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, and chemical and biomolecular engineering, the structure will house six stories of research labs, support space, offices, and collaboration venues for investigators, faculty, and students. Heathcock Hall will be connected to two adjacent buildings—Latimer and Lewis halls—which also house chemistry labs.

HOK provided the flexible, modular design—the first new facility for the College of Chemistry since 1997—and Plant Construction is serving as the general contractor. Completion is expected in early 2027.