The genesis for the new Stephen A. Levin Building, a hub for neural and behavioral sciences, is the acknowledgement that the study of complex behaviors is a fundamental focus of life sciences in the 21st century. Seeking to create greater integration of the study of genes, the brain and behavior, the University of Pennsylvania desired to bring together their psychology, biology and behavioral sciences programs into a common facility. The University engaged SmithGroupJJR to provide master planning, programming and design for this state-of-the-art integrated sciences building, which acts as an iconic center and connector for a newly-defined life sciences precinct. (SmithGroupJJR)