Fisher Science and Academic Center

Simon's Rock College of Bard

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

The Center houses a new science and academic program. We served as Associated Architects on this project with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The 25,000 square foot, $3.4 million building was situated to minimize disturbance to wetlands and maximize sunlight and scenic views. The facility maximizes social and intellectual interaction and integrates lab space with general classrooms. There are labs for biology, chemistry, ecology and physics that double as seminar rooms. The Center also features a greenhouse, research labs and offices. A 60-seat auditorium boasts multimedia and computer network connections at each seat.  

Awards for this project include:
  • Honor Award from the Eastern New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
  • Honor Award from the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
  • Excellence In Design Award from the New York State American Institute of Architects
  • Honor Award from the Boston Society of Architects
  • Citation from the National Wood Council
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