Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA)
Simulation Lab, Teaching Facility & Headquarters
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Engineering
Sustainable DesignExtensive renovations and adaptive reuse of an existing (1917) Summit County building created a permanent headquarters in downtown Akron for Austen BioInnovation Institute (ABIA). The four-floor, 48,000 square foot facility houses administrative offices and support spaces, as well as product development, teaching/simulation/ learning resource areas and a nine-station bio-skills/cadaver lab.
Innovative ideas are generated in the Center for Biomaterials and Medicine; developed in the Medical Device Development Center; tested in the Center for Clinical Trials; evaluated, refined and used in simulated settings in the Center for Simulation & Integrated Healthcare Education; and then applied to treat patients in real clinical practice through initiatives such as community outreach to the medically underserved.
Project Details
Client
Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA)
Location
Akron, Ohio
Category
Completion
2012
Size
48,000 Square Feet
Awards
2013 AIA Akron Design Award
LEED
Silver Certified
Keywords
Key Team Members
Dennis Check
Brian Miner
Dan Herstine
Ben Rantilla
Ben Grow
Chitra Matthai