Science-Inspired Design Integrated Throughout New Pediatric Research Institute

Science-inspired design of the new Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) visually reflects layers and building blocks of complex discoveries yet to occur while showcasing advancements in pediatric translational medicine that have already been achieved.

The conceptual flow of the nine-story, nearly 400,000-square-foot research building in downtown Kansas City supports the integral nature of cutting-edge, technology-forward research that will soon take place within its walls.

The original intent of the design, from the curvature of the building itself to the imagery woven into its façade, was to represent the type of research discoveries occurring inside visually. The design of the exterior and interior were purposefully envisioned as a sophisticated reminder of the high level of clinical research and exploration, the byproduct of dozens of the brightest minds in pediatric medicine.

Clinicians, scientists, nurses, psychologists, research assistants, study coordinators, sociologists, mathematicians, pharmacogenomists, genomic informaticians, and others will begin working in the research facility in early 2021.