Baylor College of Medicine has revealed its plans to build the Cullen Tower, a 503,000-square-foot education and research facility located in Houston, Texas. The new 11-story tower will be built adjacent to Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park campus and will form part of the initial phase of Baylor’s planned Health Sciences Park, an 800,000-square-foot development.
The Cullen Tower project was funded through donations, and the developer aimed to raise $150 million for the project, of which $100 million had already been received in gifts. Also, The Cullen Foundation, Cullen Trust for Health Care, and Cullen Trust for Higher Education contributed $30 million towards the project.
Other donations were received, including $12 million from DeBakey Medical Foundation and $10 million from Huffington Foundation. Baylor’s Board of Trustees and other community donors also contributed over $45 million to the project.
Design of the Cullen Tower Project
The Cullen Tower project is designed by SLAM to include state-of-the-art educational facilities, a courtyard, a common area, small group and studio classroom sizes to encourage active learning. The design plans also include a theater-style event space and a cutting-edge anatomy lab. Simulation and teaching labs will be built to provide practical and immersive learning experiences as well.
Baylor’s President and CEO, Paul Klotman, mentioned that the Cullen Tower project’s main goal was to change the future of health. He said that in order to achieve this goal, they needed a great building to recruit talented individuals. Therefore, Klotman said the project’s location was also significant as it is where clinical programs and data scientists are located. He also pointed out that the facility would be next to the biotech development center, and medical students integrated into that environment would be well-prepared for healthcare in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Cullen Tower?
Cullen Tower is a medical education and research facility that includes state-of-the-art educational facilities, a courtyard, a common area, small group and studio classroom sizes to encourage active learning, a theater-style event space, and a cutting-edge anatomy lab.
Where will the Cullen Tower be located?
The Cullen Tower will be located adjacent to Texas Medical Center’s Helix Park campus in Houston, Texas.
How will the Cullen Tower be funded?
The Cullen Tower project is being funded through donations, and the developer aimed to raise $150 million for the project, of which $100 million had already been received in gifts. The Cullen Foundation, Cullen Trust for Health Care, and Cullen Trust for Higher Education contributed $30 million towards the project.
Who designed the Cullen Tower project?
The Cullen Tower project was designed by SLAM.
What kind of facilities will the Cullen Tower offer?
The Cullen Tower project includes state-of-the-art educational facilities, a courtyard, a common area, small group and studio classroom sizes to encourage active learning, a theater-style event space, and a cutting-edge anatomy lab, along with simulation and teaching labs to provide practical and immersive learning experiences.
What is the goal of the Cullen Tower project?
The Cullen Tower project’s goal is to change the future of healthcare by recruiting talented individuals and providing them with state-of-the-art resources and facilities for education and research.
What is the total area of the Health Sciences Park development?
Baylor’s planned Health Sciences Park includes an 800,000-square-foot development, of which the Cullen Tower will form part of the initial phase.
How will the Cullen Tower prepare medical students for their future careers?
The facility will be located next to the biotech development center, and medical students integrated into that environment will be well-prepared for healthcare in the future.
Who has donated to the Cullen Tower project?
The Cullen Tower project has received donations from The Cullen Foundation, Cullen Trust for Health Care, Cullen Trust for Higher Education, DeBakey Medical Foundation, Huffington Foundation, Baylor’s Board of Trustees, and the community.
How much has been donated to the Cullen Tower project so far?
The Cullen Tower project aimed to raise $150 million, of which $100 million had already been received in gifts. The Cullen Foundation, Cullen Trust for Health Care, and Cullen Trust for Higher Education contributed $30 million towards the project. Other donations were received, including $12 million from DeBakey Medical Foundation and $10 million from Huffington Foundation. Baylor’s Board of Trustees and other community donors also contributed over $45 million to the project.
What is the height of the Cullen Tower?
The Cullen Tower is an 11-story building that houses the state-of-the-art facilities for medical education and research.
When will the Cullen Tower be completed?
There is no specific date for the completion of the Cullen Tower project, but it is under construction and expected to finish soon.
