University of Florida Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence
About
THIS PROJECT
Located on the University of Florida’s campus, this research and educational building offers a learning space for collaboration and innovation. The facility includes a wide range of laboratory spaces, from research labs focused on cancer, cardiovascular and muscular disorders and neurodegenerative diseases to experiential spaces for prototyping. This renovation and expansion project includes:
PROJECT OVERVIEW
LOCATION:
Gainesville, Florida
Southeast
CLIENT:
University of Florida
- Biotech laboratories
- Computer engineering laboratory
- First-year design laboratory
- Prototyping laboratory
- Advanced manufacturing space
- Graduate student innovation space
- Telepresence space
- Collaboration and collision spaces
- Engineering experiment station
- Faculty offices
- Utility infrastructure relocations and upgrades
This project achieved the 2021 Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Florida Chapter’s Project of the Year Award and the Best Project for Higher Ed Over $25M Award. This project is LEED Silver®.

