This renovation project converted one floor of a 1950’s laboratory building into departmental offices for the Pathology Department at MUSC. At the beginning of the project the client stated that the goals of the project would be to provide as much natural light as possible to create a warm and inviting workplace and to somehow incorporate the research done within the department into the aesthetic of the design. The design team’s response was to flood the space with natural light through the use of floor-to-ceiling glass panels allowing light from exterior windows to penetrate into the building’s core.

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The pathology department of MUSC was in need of multiple high-end office spaces in which meetings and conferences could be held. A variety of materials were used throughout the design to achieve a sophisticated look. Custom designed wood casework and Corian countertops line the perimeter of the entire space. All offices contain custom designed furniture and are enclosed in glass walls, which bring natural light into the center of the space. Curved wooden panels are suspended from the exposed ceilings and accent lighting help accentuate the details. “Glass art panels” are hung by a cable system that is connected to the structure above. The design consists of an open floor plan with easy circulation routes, sound absorbing materials, and an overall comfortable work environment.