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 In anticipation of the need for a substantial expansion to their existing
research and patient care facilities, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey
(CINJ) has developed a program and building to maximize the potential
for the CINJ site in downtown New Brunswick. The new addition has added
over 140,000 square feet of clinical, research, support, and expansion
spaces to the existing 75,000 square foot structure. Included in the
plan are provisions for the relocation of the pediatric care facility,
an AAA/LAC accredited animal holding facility in accordance with the
guidelines and protocol established by the National Institute of Health
(NIH), a Validatable cGMP suite, and two floors of laboratory space to
support research. The six-story addition includes building systems and
technologies that will enhance CINJ’s reputation as a progressive
and effective research and treatment facility. Some of the specifics
of the building systems include; central chillers and boilers with associated
pumping located in a basement mechanical room, central air handling and
laboratory exhaust fans in an enclosed mechanical penthouse with heat
recovery as well as a 5-story atrium smoke purge exhaust system. Challenges
in design included maintaining existing building operation while building
in close proximity, modifying existing to remain systems such as Standby
Generator, Fire Pump, and main electrical and natural gas services.
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