University of Alabama at Birmingham celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building, a 175,000-square-foot facility that merges architecture, science, and innovation into a bold new campus landmark.

Defined by its striking double-helix form, expressed through a transparent glass curtain wall, the building makes visible UAB’s mission to connect biology, medicine, and data. Positioned along Seventh Avenue South, it serves as a physical and symbolic link between research, clinical care, and education—anchoring the medical campus while signaling the future of precision medicine.

Inside, flexible laboratories, collaborative workspaces, and computational research areas are designed to foster interdisciplinary exchange and accelerate discovery. Thoughtful details—like bird-friendly etched glass and new public spaces—reinforce the project’s commitment to sustainability, wellness, and community.

More than a new building, the Altec/Styslinger facility is a carefully crafted environment where design supports innovation—setting a new standard for biomedical research architecture in Birmingham and beyond.