<p>The new research tower for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is the result of a Master Plan to create a unique, identifiable South Campus that expands research, clinical research, ambulatory care, office and support facilities. After creating the Master Plan for the&nbsp;3,000,000 SF development, Ballinger designed the research component of the plan - 1,000,000 SF of basic research and biomedical research, supported by a 275,000 SF vivarium. Planned for 29 stories, the 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. </p>