Higher Education
Providence, RI

Brown University Research Increase Program

SQ. FT.

46,000

Owner

Brown University

Architect

Suffolk Design

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Design-build laboratories for expanding research programs

Brown University Research Increase Program

As part of Brown University’s Research Increase Program, Suffolk delivered more than 19 design-build laboratory renovations to support new faculty and research initiatives across campus. The projects included specialized chemistry, engineering, and earth sciences laboratories, creating modern research environments within existing campus facilities while accommodating a wide range of scientific disciplines.

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Integrated planning through Suffolk Design

Brown University Research Increase Program

Suffolk Design, Suffolk’s in-house design management team, led the process from assessment and feasibility through construction. The team evaluated existing laboratory and MEP infrastructure, developed improvement strategies, and coordinated upgrades across multiple legacy research buildings to support evolving research needs. The success of the initial program led Brown University to award Suffolk and Suffolk Design additional laboratory projects across campus.