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Life Sciences and Engineering Building

Client
George Mason University
Location
Manassas, Virginia
What we did
Programming, Sustainability, Architecture, Interior Design, Academic Planning..., Brand & Identity, Signage & Wayfinding, Lab Design & Planning
Certifications
Pursuing LEED Silver
Size
133,000 SF

The Life Sciences and Engineering Building (LSEB) is a vital addition to George Mason University’s Science and Technology campus, designed to support multidisciplinary curricula in science, technology, engineering, and health.

Rather than organizing the space program by department, the building embraces a typology-based concept, fostering collaboration across disciplines. LSEB houses highly specialized spaces for instructional dry and wet labs, human performance, and student design, all reinforcing a culture of discovery. These dynamic spaces encourage student and faculty interaction and enhance hands-on learning and technological innovation.

Beyond its function, the building fosters a vibrant and active campus environment. Facing the main campus circulation path, transparent ground-level engineering labs and open student design bays create a sense of energy and accessibility. By drawing people inside and providing flexible, engaging learning environments, the building supports GMU’s commitment to the community and students in an ever-evolving academic landscape.

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“[Page] has been an excellent partner in managing changes to meet the evolving needs of our students, faculty, and staff. We’re confident the new Life Sciences and Engineering building will provide innovative spaces—including instruments, robotics, wind tunnel labs, and classrooms—in a collaborative, adaptive, and efficient environment for decades.”
Carol Dillon Kissal
SVP for Administration and Finance, George Mason University

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