The Lab, Building 1 & Greenhouse

The Lab – Building 1 was a design-build project executed by Barnhill Construction for the Research Triangle Foundation, with architectural services provided by Integrated Design. The building is a 25,000-square-foot core and shell structure designed to accommodate both laboratory and office functions in a 60/40 ratio. In collaboration with RTF’s future tenant, AgBiome, Integrated Design developed a flexible design that could be adapted to accommodate multiple tenants in the future. The Lab – Building 1 has become a prominent landmark on the campus, featuring a modern aesthetic and an adjacent research greenhouse. The building incorporates extensive open office spaces on the north side with floor-to-ceiling windows and clerestory lighting, while the south side houses eight interconnected laboratory spaces and a central equipment core.