Lab Spaces

Abstract

When asked to envision a typical workspace, most of us imagine neutral colors, generic cubicles, and fluorescent lights. The work done in Caltech’s offices and laboratories, however, is anything but typical—and that uniqueness is often reflected in the design of the spaces within which the Institute’s researchers do their most creative work. Some labs were designed to include artistic elements that reflect a specific research interest; in others, sophisticated instruments are themselves objects of beauty. Here are some examples of Caltech’s uniqueness and creativity at work—literally.