Construction is complete on The Labs @ 121, a ten-story Class A office and lab building at 2226 Third Avenue in East Harlem, Manhattan. Designed by New York-based DXA Studio and developed by Real Estate Equities Corporation, the 160,000-square-foot structure is the first new life sciences building in the neighborhood in decades. The property is located between East 121st and 122nd Streets.
New renderings from DXA Studio show the exterior composed of white brick and metal infill surrounding a recessed grid of floor-to-ceiling windows, with numerous stepped setbacks topped with terraces for tenants. The lobby merges terrazzo, natural wood, and dark-toned metal accents and features a ceiling that complements the look of the façade. The architects’ design choices were informed by research into successful life science buildings, such as the Salk Institute.
Lobby of The Labs @ 121, by Florian Holzherr and Al Vega
Notably, the project incorporates View Smart Windows, which utilize an electrochromic coating to automatically tint in response to outdoor conditions, offering precise control over light levels, reducing glare and heat, and protecting equipment.
Exterior of The Labs @ 121, by Florian Holzherr and Al Vega
“The Labs @ 121 is leading the way for what is expected to be a wave of new lab buildings in the city that take advantage of the $1 billion LifeSci NYC initiative by the New York City Economic Development Corporation,” said Wayne Norbeck, partner at DXA Studio. “We designed this center around the belief that the combination of thoughtful design and careful consideration of technical planning will make for a place to inspire innovation and advances in the life sciences.”
The Labs @ 121 is a short walk from a variety of bus lines, along with the 125th Street subway station, which services the 4, 5, and 6 trains.
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Nice to see Harlem becoming a hub of Life Sciences buildings.
Looks promising.
This should bring an increase in consumer spending to a neighborhood in need.
who are supposed the tenants? 125th and Lex isstill pretty sketchy
Agree. W125th would have been much better.
Utilize an electrochromic coating to automatically tint in response to outdoor conditions, so science and technology: Thanks.
1638 Park Ave Harlem