New Southern Research Biotech center and HQ approved by Birmingham

The design for the new state of the art Southern Research Biotech Research Building was approved last week at the City of Birmingham Design Review Committee.

Southern Research broke ground in May 2022

Southern Research broke ground on its flagship $84 million biotech research center in May of 2022 on what was formerly the site of Quinlan Castle (2030 9th Ave. South).

“We are grateful to the Design Review Board for approving the plans for our new biotech center, and we are so excited about what this project means for Southern Research and Birmingham. This project represents a major investment in the city and in the great work being done by our Southern Research team, and it puts us in a position for dynamic growth for the future.”

~ Josh Carpenter, Ph.D., President and CEO of Southern Research

During the meeting, Bham Now learned that the new 5-story research building will also be used as the company’s headquarters.

A gateway to Birmingham

“I’m very pleased with the proposed structure that we approved. It is definitely going to be a great gateway for one of our preeminent companies in our city. It will continue to improve the Medical District. I look forward to seeing it!

~ Richard Mauk, Chair of the Design Review Committee

Architects from Williams Blackstock Architects were in attendance at the Design Review Committee meeting and gave the presentation about the new research hub. Below are renderings of the building and landscaping.

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