[caption id="attachment_7406" align="alignnone" width="950" class="layout_image"]<img src="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ARCH_CC_Rendered-Master-Plan-Plant-Sciences-BUILDING-Block7-950x792.jpg" alt="An aerial, illustrated view of plans for the innovation district on Centennial Campus. &quot;Block 07&quot;, a planned building next to the Plant Sciences Building, is labeled." width="950" height="792" class="size-page_layout_full wp-image-7406" /> The new development’s site plan has been designed to reflect a more urban look and feel and to provide a critical mass of activity that will strengthen NC State’s role as an educational and economic engine for the city, region and state.[/caption]

Lincoln Harris has initiated the permitting process for the first building in the planned innovation district: a science- and technology-focused building to be located on “Block 07,” immediately to the north of NC State’s Plant Sciences Building. 
 
The six-story building will feature approximately 350,000 square feet of flexible lab and research and development space, including approximately 20,000 square feet of first-floor high-bay space. Parking will be available in the adjacent deck (to be constructed on “Block 04”).

[caption id="attachment_7407" align="alignnone" width="950" class="layout_image"]<img src="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Block-07-rendering-1-950x535.png" alt="A rendering of the Block 07 building shows an exterior with a mix of steel, wood and greenery  — and plenty of space for gathering." width="950" height="535" class="size-page_layout_full wp-image-7407" /> The planned science- and technology-focused building will feature architecture that celebrates the innovative environment on Centennial Campus and creates a vibrant and engaging space within the Innovation District.[/caption]

<img src="https://centennial.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Block-07-rendering-2-950x535.png" alt="Another view of the exterior of the Block 07 building shows ample seating for members of the Centennial community to gather and connect." width="950" height="535" class="alignnone size-page_layout_full wp-image-7408" />

To learn more, contact NC State's Office of Real Estate and Development at <a href="mailto:realestate@ncsu.edu">realestate@ncsu.edu</a>.