Rockefeller University River Campus
A new science campus for Rockefeller University's researchers welcomed its first occupants in 2019.
The two-acre Stavros Niarchos Foundation-David Rockefeller River Campus opened at Rockefeller University in Manhattan with over 160,000 square feet of laboratories, offices, conference rooms, and common areas designed by Rafael Vinoly Architects.
AKRF prepared the CEQR Environmental Impact Statement; provided vibration and crack monitoring for the protection of historic structures during construction; and performed site assessment and remediation services both on campus and at the surrounding FDR Drive expansion site.
We also coordinated with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission concerning proposed modifications to the historic campus and the potential to impact historic structures and prepared a landscape restoration plan for a portion of the university’s modern campus landscape.
Industry Honors
2023 AIA Award for Architecture
2019 ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards National Recognition
2017 American Concrete Institute New Jersey Chapter Merit Award
2015 New York City Public Design Commission Award
Featured Team Members
“This space was designed to bring the community together and inspire creativity. This spectacular campus will enable the 21st century’s greatest discoveries, advancing human health in service to humanity. ”
Rockefeller University President, 2019
