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Air Liquide Research and Technology Center

Location: Newark, Delaware The project was recognized for design excellence by the
Delaware and New Jersey Chapters of the American Institute
Design Statement: Bernardon collaborated with Air
Liquide for the design of an outstanding Research and of Architects. In addition, the project was featured in the
Technology Center comprising 60,000 SF of renovations October 2007 issue of Buildings magazine as a recipient of a
and an addition of 23,000 SF which allowed for a new and Citation of Excellence Award for New Construction by the
dramatic architectural façade to face the street. publication’s Project Innovations Award Program.

To accommodate growth and changes in technology
The transparency of the full-height curving glass wall
along with the use of the exterior stone inside the building and R&D processes, Bernardon has been providing
creates a strong connection between the interior built ongoing services to help Air Liquide meet today’s working
environment and nature. There is an abundance of natural environment. Recent renovations have included expansion
light through the use of exterior and interior windows as of the cafeteria, reconfiguration of meeting spaces, and the
well as skylights. The main corridor functions as a “main renovation of a Combustion Lab to create a new Innovation
street,” encouraging communication and collaboration Lab with areas for collaboration, meeting rooms, and lab
amongst the researchers and guests. space with work tables/benches, open ceiling, and counter
space for layout and research materials.

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