Clark Nexsen 

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Located in a dense hilly forest on a narrow peninsula of land, the Bioprocess Innovation Center responds to the rich topography as it weaves together building and landscape.  The existing landforms are preserved and reinforced through terraced parking with a public path that steps down the hillside.   The design organizes along the path and is comprised of a series of sliding tubes that float above the forest floor as they frame views into the landscape and connect the occupants with nature.   The design fosters collaboration as the path transitions into a collaborative walkway inside with multiple types of gathering spaces.