This twelve-story office and life sciences facility adds a bold architectural presence to a growing innovation district. Designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, the building provides research and commercial space, with structured parking for 116 vehicles, integrated loading areas, a semi-public courtyard, and streetscape improvements that enhance the pedestrian experience. 

The façade combines stick-built curtainwall at the lower levels with a unitized glass and terracotta system above. Ornamental metal panels highlight primary entrances and reinforce the architectural expression. The curtainwall system was delivered through a design-assist process to ensure quality and coordination.

Built over active travel lanes, the project required phased construction to maintain access to adjacent facilities. Traffic was rerouted in stages to allow excavation, foundation work, and construction of twin tunnels beneath the structure. After the subterranean levels were completed, the superstructure rose with ten occupied stories and two mechanical levels.

Two enclosed pedestrian bridges link the facility to nearby institutions. The north bridge spans a central boulevard and connects to a neighboring research building; the south bridge crosses a city street to two adjacent university facilities, enhancing campus connectivity.

Photography: © Josh Edenbaum Photography, © K. Ebner Creative