The Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center (ADARC) project, initiated in 1989, has seen continued involvement from Lord Aeck Sargent, encompassing advocacy, architectural design, and program management. ADARC, recognized as the world's largest private HIV/AIDS research center, is committed to pioneering solutions to combat AIDS through innovative research and therapies. With its relocation to the Columbia University Irving Medical Center in 2016, ADARC sought greater collaborative opportunities and translational research capabilities. In 2020, the completion of a newly renovated laboratory space on the 10th and 11th floors of the Hammer Health Sciences Building marked a significant milestone in ADARC's journey. This state-of-the-art facility, designed by Lord Aeck Sargent, includes BSL-2 and BSL-3 research laboratories, equipment rooms, offices, and conference rooms, reflecting ADARC's unwavering commitment to advancing HIV/AIDS research and patient care. Through meticulous planning and execution, Lord Aeck Sargent has contributed significantly to shaping a cutting-edge research environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and breakthrough discoveries in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
New York, NY
28,000 sf
Renovation, Research, Testing Lab, Translational Research, Health Science, Life Sciences, Medical Education
American Council of Engineering Companies, NY Chapter
Engineering Excellence Diamond Award
“I think people work better in a nicer environment, and that’s what Lord Aeck Sargent has done for us with the laboratory.”
— Dr. David Ho, Founding Scientific Director for the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center & Professor of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology at Columbia University Medical Center
Photo: Paul Bendov
Photo: Paul Bendov
Photo: Paul Bendov
Open labs allow visibility to encourage an open, curious culture that invites dialogue and exchange of ideas. The result is an environment that accelerates the pace of discovery through innovation, communication, and collaboration, a bold approach in science and architecture.
Photo: Paul Bendov