Salk Institute Case Study
THE SALK INSTITUTE, SAN DIEGO, USA
Introduction:
Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, established the Salk Institute for Biological Studies more than 40 years ago. His goal was to create an institute that would serve as a "crucible for creativity" to pursue questions about the basic principles of life. the Salk Institute conducts its biological research under the guidance of 59 faculty investigators. It employs a scientific staff of more than 850, including visiting scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.
The major areas of study are: Molecular Biology and Genetics; Neurosciences; and Plant Biology. With the completion of the Human Genome Project, the Salk Institute is strengthening its existing programs while also moving in exciting new directions. Six key areas represent strategic research priorities: Chemistry and Proteomics; Stem Cell Biology; Cell Biology; Regulatory Biology; Metabolic Research; and Computational and Theoretical Biology.
Location:
The Salk Institute is located in San Diego, California in USA. The topographical map is shown below: The site is located in a very picturesque surrounds with the Pacific Ocean to its west. It has the University of California to its East. It is also situated 20 km from the San Diego International Airport. The institute is 350 feet above the sea level.
Site analysis:
The site for this institute is naturally undulating. It falls from a height of approximately 350 ft. to the sea level, to the west. This topographical benefit has helped to create beautiful avenues within the campus. Concept:
The Salk Institute’s open environment teeming with empty space is symbolic of an open environment for creation, the symmetry stands for scientific precision, and submerging crevasses allow warm, natural light to enter the buildings like the intellectual light that leads to discovery. The contrast between balance and dynamic space manifests a pluralistic invitation for scientific study in
Introduction:
Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, established the Salk Institute for Biological Studies more than 40 years ago. His goal was to create an institute that would serve as a "crucible for creativity" to pursue questions about the basic principles of life. the Salk Institute conducts its biological research under the guidance of 59 faculty investigators. It employs a scientific staff of more than 850, including visiting scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.
The major areas of study are: Molecular Biology and Genetics; Neurosciences; and Plant Biology. With the completion of the Human Genome Project, the Salk Institute is strengthening its existing programs while also moving in exciting new directions. Six key areas represent strategic research priorities: Chemistry and Proteomics; Stem Cell Biology; Cell Biology; Regulatory Biology; Metabolic Research; and Computational and Theoretical Biology.
Location:
The Salk Institute is located in San Diego, California in USA. The topographical map is shown below: The site is located in a very picturesque surrounds with the Pacific Ocean to its west. It has the University of California to its East. It is also situated 20 km from the San Diego International Airport. The institute is 350 feet above the sea level.
Site analysis:
The site for this institute is naturally undulating. It falls from a height of approximately 350 ft. to the sea level, to the west. This topographical benefit has helped to create beautiful avenues within the campus. Concept:
The Salk Institute’s open environment teeming with empty space is symbolic of an open environment for creation, the symmetry stands for scientific precision, and submerging crevasses allow warm, natural light to enter the buildings like the intellectual light that leads to discovery. The contrast between balance and dynamic space manifests a pluralistic invitation for scientific study in