This project involved a new, 79,000 sq. ft. replacement building that is the new home of the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Department of Embryology, whose scientists hold joint appointments in the Johns Hopkins Department of Biology. The Maxine F. Singer building provides space for state-of-the-art genomic research functions and uses an open layout that encourages collaboration. Core spaces include a computing facility, vivarium, biotechnology lab, library and common meeting rooms. Clad in brick, metal panels and copper shingles, the three-level building is built into an existing hill, and features large, attractive windows. The project also included a companion building -- a 5-level parking garage and 2 levels of office space -- which is connected to the Carnegie Institution building via a walkway.

VDA provided full consulting services through construction administration for 4 elevators in the buildings which are near the west entrance of the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus in Baltimore. The project was completed in mid-2005.

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