The Salk Institute Master Plan provides a roadmap for the next century of innovation and scientific excellence, emphasizing indoor-outdoor connections without detracting from the iconic modernist architecture.
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California was founded in 1963 by Dr. Jonas Salk and the March of Dimes. The internationally renowned 27-acre site was first designed by architect Louis I. Kahn in 1959. In July of 2000, the Salk Institute commissioned the updating of the Campus Master Plan to guide the Institute’s future growth and ensure the continued advancement of its quality scientific research.
The Campus Master Plan, designed in conjunction with NBBJ, David Rinehart and Jack MacAllister, was based on intensive site studies. The Plan identifies proposed new facilities, new interface patterns with existing facilities, development concepts for the entire campus, architectural design guidelines, and suggested project phasing.
OJB collaborated with the City of San Diego, The California Coastal Commission and the State of California Historical Board on the review and approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Development Permit, Planned Development Permit, Site Development Permit, Vesting Tentative Map, and a Multi-Habitat Planning Area (MHPA).
”This plan will make it possible for my father’s initial dream for the campus to become a reality ... It will permit completion of an environment that supports innovative research, broad thinking and creativity, and will extend the Institute’s capacity to make contributions to humanity."
- Dr. Peter Salk
