Biologics Regulation and ResearchThe People and Work of Buildings 29 & 29A

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Stairways

There is a central stairway located adjacent to the central elevator, and then one stairway at each end of the building (the east and west façades), providing access to all 5 floors. Stairwell # 2 is the staircase off the Lobby and Vestibule and had higher finishes reflecting its location closest to the public access. Stairwell #1 is located at the east end of the building and Stairwell # 3 is located at the west end. Basement access is available in all three stairwells; however, rooftop (penthouse) access is only available in Stairwells # 2 and 3.

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Flooring

Much of the flooring was removed during asbestos abatement, so most flooring seen today are the simply the cement that was underneath other materials, likely replaced several times during the building’s 59-year lifespan. There are a few rooms left today withpatterned linoleum and some with brown quarry tile. Construction drawings called for terrazzo in the lobby and vestibule on the first floor and in stairwell no. 2 landings, platforms, and treads. The laboratory spaces, mechanical spaces, glassware storage, and cage-washing rooms had floors of cement with seal hardener. Linoleum floors in a light grey color were used in the sterile rooms and the vestibules to the sterile rooms. Quarry tile was used in the bathrooms. Asphalt tile was used in the Canteen and in the Library/Conference Room on the first floor.

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