Life Sciences Building

Project Description

The Life Sciences Building (LSB) will establish a dynamic ecosystem for foundational biomedical research, centered around rapidly evolving technologies such as imaging, artificial intelligence, and genetics. These innovations are accelerating scientific discovery at an unprecedented pace.

Strategically located at the corner of Monument Street and Broadway, the 500,000 gross square feet building includes six floors of laboratory and convening space. It will serve as the central hub for:

  • Six newly developed “scientific neighborhoods” that connect researchers working in related fields.
  • Five “technology hubs” designed to help scientists harness emerging tools to advance biomedical research.

These neighborhoods and hubs—conceptualized and led by Johns Hopkins scientists—will evolve in tandem with the building’s construction.

Project Highlights

Project Highlights

  • Lab Capacity: 1,200+ occupants, with a 60/40 split between experimental and computational research
  • Collaborative Design: Six “scientific neighborhoods” and five “technology hubs” to foster interdisciplinary innovation
  • Sustainability & Light: Natural light throughout, passive design strategies, and indoor/outdoor collaboration zones
  • Flexible Infrastructure: Modular lab layouts and robust mechanical systems tailored to life sciences research
  • Academic Integration: Supports faculty-led research and graduate student training across multiple divisions

Project Schedule

Site Mobilization October 2025
Projected Completion 2029

 

Project Logistics 

  • Construction schedule and working hours
  • Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT)
  • Roadway and sidewalk closures
  • Opportunities for participation of local businesses and community ambassadors