A fast-tracked $5.4-million renovation of Reily Pavilion’s fourth floor allowed Tulane to move research staff from Hutchinson Building’s seventh floor, which is now undergoing its own renovation, and paved the way for future phased renovations under the university’s broader master plan. The 8,000-sq-ft space was converted into a research laboratory in just 90 days, all done within an active health care environment.

Preconstruction and demolition began concurrently with design, accelerating the timeline while ensuring scope and budget alignment.