LSY Architects & Lab Planners

Building 10 is part of a larger complex of buildings on the NIH Bethesda campus, originally constructed in 1955. Over time, it had served various functions, including as patient care units, but the building was repurposed in this renovation project to accommodate BSL-2 laboratories, lab support areas, and administrative offices for multiple Institutes at NIH. The renovation was divided into two major phases, with each phase transforming specific floors of the building.

The renovation of Building 10 required a comprehensive redesign of both the interior, exterior and infrastructure, converting former patient care units and offices into specialized research environments. The design also incorporated upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire protection, and life safety systems, while respecting the building’s legacy and maintaining operational continuity throughout construction.