Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Constructs Schuylkill Avenue Research Building

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia began construction in October of 2022 on the $600 million Schuylkill Avenue Research Building. Situated next to the existing Roberts Center for Pediatric Research, the 350,000-sf tower will provide world-class laboratories where investigators and clinicians from different disciplines can engage in interactive discovery. CannonDesign’s architectural vision for the 14-story facility strategically collocates wet and dry environments to accelerate the creation of innovative new therapies. Targeting LEED Silver certification, the sustainable structure will provide 257,630 sf of lab space, 33,000 sf of office space, and 6,500 sf of ground-level retail. The second story will accommodate conference rooms, collaboration spaces, and a lecture hall. The dynamic and flexible development will open onto a variety of outdoor areas, with pedestrian paths encouraging circulation through public green spaces.

The construction management team for the project includes Gilbane, Pride Enterprises, and McKissack & McKissack. Occupancy is slated for 2025.