610 Commonwealth Avenue

This $150 million, nine-story, state-of-the-art research facility brings together life scientists, engineers, and physicians from the Medical and Charles River Campuses. The  170,000-square-foot building includes neuroscience research, systems/synthetic biology research, a satellite vivarium, and a cognitive neuroimaging center. The ground floor includes the imaging center, community and colloquium spaces, and building administration. Floors 2 & 3 house the mechanical, electrical, and vivarium support spaces; and floors 4 through 9 are secured and dedicated to faculty and their research. The building shares the loading dock and have pedestrian connections at the ground and 3rd floors of 3–5 Cummington Mall. The project also included renovation of adjoining spaces in 3–5 Cummington Mall, new ADA access to Morse Auditorium, a number of landscape improvements along Commonwealth Avenue, a pocket park next to Morse Auditorium, and an entry plaza connecting the open space in front of the College of Communication.

Project Awards

AIA New England: Citation
Boston Society of Architects: Honor Award for Design Excellence

 

170k

sq ft

9

floors

160

researchers

270

graduate students

© Chuck Choi photography

Project Team

Project Management: Walt Meissner (Operations), David Flynn & Paul Rinaldi (Campus Planning & Operations); Compass Project Management, Inc.
Architect: Payette
General Contractor: Turner Construction Company
Structural Engineer: Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
MEP/FP Engineer: ARUP

Project News & Alerts

  • Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering – Fin Repair – 6/7/19
    June 7, 2019

    During the summer of 2019, alterations to the north and west façade of the Kilachand Center will take place 7 […]

  • CILSE – Commonwealth Avenue Paving – 7/8/17
    July 7, 2017

    Paving will be taking place on the eastbound side of Commonwealth Avenue in front of CILSE between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. One lane will remain open at all times.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 3/5/17
    March 3, 2017

    The portion of the south wall that was removed for the fMRI delivery will be replaced. Installation of sealant around exterior fibreC panels and glass on the Cummington Mall side from floors 1 to 3 will continue.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 2/26/17
    February 24, 2017

    A portion of the south wall will be removed and replaced for the fMRI delivery on Wednesday, 3/1/17. Installation of sealant around exterior fibreC panels and glass on the Cummington Mall side from floors 1 to 3 will continue.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 2/19/17
    February 15, 2017

    The team will continue working on the fresh air intake plenum on the soffit on the Commonwealth Avenue side and the copper panel walls below the soffit. Installation of sealant around exterior fibreC panels and glass on the Cummington Mall side from floors 1 to 3 will continue.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 2/12/17
    February 10, 2017

    The team will continue working on the fresh air intake plenum on the soffit on the Commonwealth Avenue side and the copper panel walls below soffit. Installation of sealant around exterior fibreC panels and glass on the Cummington Mall side from floors 1 to 3 will continue.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 2/5/17
    February 3, 2017

    The team will continue working on the fresh air intake plenum on the soffit on the Commonwealth Avenue side and the copper panel walls below soffit. Installation of sealant around exterior fibreC panels and glass on the Cummington Mall side from floors 1 to 3 will continue.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 1/29/17
    January 27, 2017

    Ongoing sidewalk work — The sidewalk will be closed periodically along Commonwealth Avenue for vehicle access on the College of Communication (COM) and Morse Auditorium sides of the building. BUPD or BPD will be on site to direct pedestrians. As usual, Turner will notify BUPD in advance and will have both BUPD and BPD controlling public safety.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 1/22/17
    January 20, 2017

    Ongoing sidewalk work — The sidewalk will be closed periodically along Commonwealth Avenue for vehicle access on the College of Communication (COM) and Morse Auditorium sides of the building. BUPD or BPD will be on site to direct pedestrians.

  • CILSE – Construction Activity – Week of 1/15/17
    January 13, 2017

    The sidewalk will be closed periodically along Commonwealth Avenue for vehicle access on the College of Communication (COM) and Morse Auditorium sides of the building. BUPD or BPD will be on site to direct pedestrians. The remaining sidewalk will be prepped and poured and a planter will be added at the corner of Hinsdale Mall and Commonwealth Avenue.

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