Genslers next foray into medical/life sciences research and development projects has been revealed for Seattles growing innovation cluster.Located next to the Space Needle, the nine-story 222 Fifth N is a 200,000-square-foot design defined by its dramatic, shifted volumes that prioritizes movement, flexible workspace layouts, and the possibility for new activations in order to "set it apart from traditional research buildings," according to architect Brian Di Maggio.Photo by Heywood ChanThe firm says furthermore the buildings massing and orientation "acknowledges the sculptural forms of Museum of Pop (MoPOP,) while the curvature of the facademirroring the skate park belowreflects the flow of pedestrian and cyclist traffic into Seattle Center."Photo by Heywood ChanA ribboning feature stair acts as its main circulatory route beginning at the corner of Thomas Street and standing prominently as a "beacon" for workers arriving from Seattle Center. Multiple ulterior roof decks of...