The URI Psychology Department retained BTGA to merge three research groups to form the Behavioral Change Research Center in Chafee Hall. This 12,000-square-foot, $3M renovation, funded by an NIH stimulus grant, modernized a 1964 research facility and provided a professional, warm, and welcoming therapeutic center. Work included clinical spaces, research labs, conference areas, a staff lounge, and support spaces. The design took into account separate staff and patient circulation paths, a need for privacy, and teaching spaces integrated into the professional environment. BTGA combined the needs of three separate usergroups into one usable, convertible space.

Client

University of Rhode Island

Location

Kingston, RI

Year

2012