The new interdisciplinary research space at Stanford University, takes shape.
Stanford University, Neuroscience and Biology (CheM-H/SNI)
On their fifth collaboration, Ennead Architects and Degenkolb Engineers designed a 235,000 square foot interdisciplinary research space for the Chemistry, Engineering and Medicine for Human Health (ChEM-H) and Neurosciences Institutes (SNI). This new lab creates a collaborative building for interdisciplinary studies. This project was architecturally demanding as well as technically challenging from a seismic and vibration perspective. Special features include a knife-edge mansard roof, nine monumental stairs, two bridges (without seismic joints), exposed elliptical trellis, and a center courtyard with up to 4ft of soil. This was a $256 million project that was completed in early 2020. Timeline: Design started in 2014. Construction started in 2016. Building opened in 2020.
Project Stats
Client
Ennead Architects LLP,
Stanford University,
Square Footage
235,000
Construction Cost
$256 million
Completion Date
early 2020
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Project Team
Adam Hugo-Holman
Principal
I lived in Plzen, Czechoslovakia as a kid for a year while my parents ...
Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader Senior Principal
One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon.
Ray Pugliesi
Senior Principal
I enjoy boating and tinkering on projects at our ‘family’ cabin ...
Sandy Hohener
Principal
I was going to be a golf course designer but it turns out that’s a ...
Adam Hugo-Holman
Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6485
- aholman@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, 2007
B.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 2006
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 5943
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 75002
Why did you go into structural engineering?
My high school physics teacher, Doc Michaels, and grandfather, Harold Holman. Doc Michaels was an incredibly dynamic and a bit eccentric teacher who first exposed me to statics and dynamics and how you could calculate how long it would take a bowling ball to fall from the top of our high school gymnasium. My grandfather was a lifelong contractor who let me tag along and help out on many small projects around his house. I even asked my parents to call me “Little Harold” for a couple years.
Little Known Fact
I lived in Plzen, Czechoslovakia as a kid for a year while my parents started an English speaking school.
Question of the Day
What’s your favorite way to get to work?
2007 Vespa LX150
Ariel Creagh
Associate
Los Angeles
- (415) 354-6458
- acreagh@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Architectural Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011
M.S., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2013
Why did you go into structural engineering?
The “Imagineer That” commercial on the Disney Channel inspired me to become an engineer during a segment about designing rollercoasters. It taught me that engineering was the combination of math, science, and creativity.
Question of the Day
Favorite architect?
Santiago Calatrava.
Holly Razzano
Practice Area Leader, Senior Principal
Oakland
- (510) 250-1204
- hrazzano@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 4107
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 49972
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I originally wanted to be an architect. My dad was a structural engineer and he used to teach classes at UC Berkeley’s School of Architecture. I would occasionally go with him. I really liked seeing how things were put together. Dad insisted that I go into structural engineering. It’s been a great career. I still get to work around wonderful architects and I really understand how to put things together.
Little Known Fact
One of my bucket list items is to do a triathlon. I’m an avid swimmer, so I just need to get the other two.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
I’d either be a quilter on Etsy or write crossword puzzles.
Justin Tan
Associate
Los Angeles
- (213) 596-5023
- jtan@degenkolb.com
- B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis, 2013
- M.S. Structural Engineering, UC San Diego, 2014
- CA, Civil Engineer, License No. C86524
- CA, Structural Engineer, License No. S6858
Little Known Fact
I can make a surprisingly loud snap with my tongue.
What’s your favorite band?
Earth, Wind & Fire
Ray Pugliesi
Senior Principal
San Francisco
- (415) 354-6451
- pugliesi@degenkolb.com
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1987
M.S., Structural Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1989
Registration
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 3968
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 48086
Why did you go into structural engineering?
I grew up working construction in my father’s business. He relentlessly insisted I not “do what he does and ruin your body AND that I go to college”. And so I did, and Structural Engineering was what came most naturally.
Little Known Facts
I enjoy boating and tinkering on projects at our ‘family’ cabin at Shasta Lake.
Vegetarian.
Reuse is a hobby, and it’s not hoarding.
Question of the Day
What hobby would you go into if time and money weren’t an issue?
Salvage/Reuse Company.
Sandy Hohener
Principal
Los Angeles
- (213) 595-6471
- shohener@degenkolb.com
Education
M.S., Civil Engineering Stanford University, 2009
B.S., Civil Engineering Stanford University, 2008
Registration
CA, Civil Engineer, License No. 78559
CA, Structural Engineer, License No. 6186
Little Known Fact
Once upon a time I was an All-American Water Polo player at Stanford. Now I’m relegated to rec league basketball where I struggles to make it up and down the court.
Question of the Day
What were you going to be when you grew up?
I was going to be a golf course designer but it turns out that’s a pretty difficult gig to get.
