Wayne State University broke ground in September of 2025 on the Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB) in Detroit to drive innovation and address regional healthcare disparities. Designed by HKS, the 160,000-sf structure will accommodate leading-edge laboratories for the study of oncology, neuroscience, systems biology and immunology, and metabolism and infectious diseases. Interdisciplinary research in these areas will build on relationships with clinical partners and community organizations to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into medical interventions.
Supported by $100 million in state funding, the five-story facility will provide students with unique opportunies for hands-on learning. This biomedical nexus will leverage seamless connections to nearby research and education facilities on campus to fostering collaboration between experts in order to solve pressing health challenges. Featuring landscaped gathering zones to promote informal exchange, the sustainable development will integrate advanced infrastructure and is expected to achieve a minium of LEED Silver certification. The project is being built by The Christman Company working in association with Osborn Engineering and Kramer Management Group. Completion is slated for early 2028.
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HKS, Inc.
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Architect
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The Christman Company
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General Contractor
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Osborn Engineering
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Engineer
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Kramer Management Group
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Owner’s Representative
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