The Chemistry 1973 building has a reinforced-concrete frame filled with panels of Flemish-bond brickwork to convey the serious purpose of modern scientific work. It provides Penn with 120,000 sq. ft. of research, teaching, and office space. The 6-floor building houses research space, administration offices, classrooms, labs, and the Chemistry Library.
Chemistry Laboratories: 1973 Wing
The Chemistry 1973 building has a reinforced-concrete frame filled with panels of Flemish-bond brickwork to convey the serious purpose of modern scientific work. It provides Penn with 120,000 sq. ft. of research, teaching, and office space. The 6-floor building houses research space, administration offices, classrooms, labs, and the Chemistry Library.
Chemistry 1973 was the first building to complete a comprehensive mechanical and lighting systems renovation under Penn's Century Bond program. This building was a leading candidate for renovation, as a substantial amount of the building is dedicated to research work impacted by the HVAC system.
- The main entrance is on the west side of the building on 34th Street. The ramp leads to automated door operated by push plate.
- A rear entrance is accessible on the east side of the Cret and 1958 Wings next to the loading bay on 33rd Street. This entrance is adjacent to a parking/loading area and may occasionally be blocked by improperly parked cars.
There are two elevators located just inside the entrance that access all floors
Accessible single user restrooms are located on the ground floor (G2-74; G3, restricted access) and floor 1. There are men's and women's restrooms on floors 2, 3, 4, and 5, each with an accessible stall within. Note: Some doorways may be too narrow for wheelchair access into the restroom.
The 1973, 1958, and Cret Wings of the Chemistry Complex connect internally on floors 2, 4, 5, and basement only. Floor 3 in Cret Wing has a locked office that restricts access between the 1958 Wing and the 1973 Wing. The elevator must be taken down to floor 2 and then back up again. The 1973 Wing connects internally to the Vagelos Laboratories on floors 2, 3, 4, and 5 only.