The new research tower for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is borne out of a Master Plan to create a unique, identifiable South campus that expands research, clinical research, ambulatory care, office and support facilities. Having participated in the planning process, Ballinger is now implementing the Master Plan's research initiative - the design of 1,000,000 SF of basic research and biomedical research, supported by a 275,000 SF vivarium. The 29-story facility occupies a prominent urban site across from the Main Campus and will project an image worthy of the nation's #1 Children's Hospital. The tower will be connected to neighboring Abramson Research Center to encourage colleague interaction within a secure scientific research area.