Goddard Laboratories

Named for Dr. David Goddard, a bioscientist who led Penn’s post-World War I renaissance in the bio scientists, and served as a Provost during the Harnwell presidency.

The western half of the Medical Research Laboratories, the Goddard Laboratory was erected immediately after the completion o f the Richards portion.  It follows the essential themes of the Richards building -- linked towers whose frame is expressed on the exterior in-filled with brick panels and glazing.  The westernmost tower, which is almost entirely brick-clad, further marks a shift toward a more expressionist vocabulary that provided better light control than Richards.

Goddard Laboratories

Goddard Laboratories

Building Code: 180
Gross Area (sq. ft.): 43,982
Year Built: 1964
Floors: 10
Architect: Louis I. Kahn
Trustee Date: 1/21/83
Other Name: David Goddard Laboratories, Biology Building, Bio Labs, Biology Tower, Richards Tower D
Area Manager
Smith, Edward
Building Manager
Robinson, John