With a striking black and white aesthetic, the renewal of the UBC Hebb Building establishes a new and distinct identity for the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy. A glazed bridge and experiment shafts emblazoned with physics-inspired art installations conveys to passersby the studies taking place within. Interactive state-of-the-art laboratories support variable teaching modes in a collaborative, hands-on environment with social and study spaces scattered throughout the facility. Natural light and a sense of openness are introduced through the removal of solid wall at corridors and the introduction of expansive views between laboratories.