Learning, Research, and Collaboration (LRC) Building
Project Information
Location
1 Beanpot Circle, Portland, ME
Project Management Team
Alex Shepherd
Michael Cochrane
Marc Yokel
Ryan Stokes
Sam Reiche
Square Feet
245,000
Architect
CambridgeSeven
Contractor
Consigli
Project Description
The Learning, Research, and Collaboration (LRC) Building is a state-of-the-art facility spanning 245,000 gross square feet, scheduled for substantial completion by October 2027. This innovative structure will feature a double-height gathering space known as “the portal,” a third-floor roof terrace, a multifunctional sixth floor, and a unique two-story mass timber section. Designed to be fully electric, the building will incorporate advanced geothermal wells, air-source heat pumps, an electric boiler, and a chiller for heating and cooling. The LRC Building will house wet labs, computational labs, research spaces, classrooms, and a variety of gathering and huddle rooms, making it a central hub for academic and research activities.