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Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche

Bariloche, Argentina. 2009

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of the concrete volume with a glass facade on the corner, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of the corridor under the translucent roof beside the concrete walls, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of the outdoor route with light filtered by the pergola, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of the walkway beside the glass facade that fills the space with light, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of the concrete volumes of the technical and teaching areas, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of the central double height with transparency between levels, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, side render of the building among trees, part of the Instituto Balseiro, Bariloche

Laboratorio del Centro Atómico de Bariloche, render of an experiment room with tables under natural light, Bariloche

Overview

The Experimental Laboratory of the Centro Atómico Bariloche is part of the Instituto Balseiro, one of the most important scientific research centers in the Americas. The building houses the experimental program of the basic courses in physics, mechanical engineering and nuclear engineering. Between 50 and 60 experiments run simultaneously, each one led by a student.

The program is organized into a 200 m² main hall and two 100 m² halls, which can be subdivided to allow three to four experiments in parallel. Teaching, office and technical service areas complete the ensemble. The logic of flexible subdivision responds directly to the teaching methodology of the Instituto Balseiro.

The interior is organized around a central double height space that creates transparency between levels. A translucent roof and a glass facade fill the space with natural light and balance the rigor of the scientific program with a bright atmosphere, adapted to the climate of Bariloche.