59 Lab Campus Drive
26,558 Sq. Ft.
About Thompson Biology Labs
Designed by Francis R. Allen of Allen & Collens Architects, Thompson Bio was built in 1893. Over the years, the building met changing areas of study and interest with the additions of laboratories, a greenhouse, and an aquarium. In 2000, the opening of the Unified Sciences Center brought all of the sciences together in a reflection of the growing interdisciplinary nature of their study. Thompson Bio houses classrooms, labs, and faculty offices.
Major Construction History
| Date | Project | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1893 | Built Architect: Francis R. Allen (Allen & Collens) |
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| 1949-51 | Biology Laboratory addition Architect: Des Granges and Steffian |
$900,000 |
| 1977-78 | 1st floor labs | $97,000 |
| 1978 | Greenhouse | $35,000 |
| 1979 | Lab Renovation | $160,000 |
| 1985 | Aquarium | $6,100 |
| 1987-92 | Renovations | $613,041 |
| 1999-00 | Unified Science Center Architect: Einhorn Yaffee Prescott and Zimmer Gunsul Frasca General Contractor: Gilbane Building Co. |
$3,102,000 |
| 2006-08 | Thompson Sciences masonry repair Engineer: Ryan-Biggs |
$739,500 |