Renovations to Yale’s Wright Laboratory Completed
New Haven, CT
Wright Laboratory was recently renovated to transform it into a center for research on neutrinos and dark matter. GNCB’s work as structural and geotechnical engineer on this project included the design of a new steel-framed first floor and mezzanine supported with new concrete foundations. The first floor system was installed in phases in order to brace the thick earth berm at the exterior of the building prior to the remainder of construction. The engineering design featured isolated portions of framing for new vibration-sensitive research equipment.
Architect: Christopher Williams Architects, LLC
Contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction
Watch a short documentary on the history and transformation of Wright Laboratory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDafM3IQNpM&feature=youtu.be


