This phased three-story laboratory / education / conference / administration complex was designed for multi-disciplinary research into Alzheimer's and other diseases that reduce the quality of older people's lives. It is located on 488 acres of pastureland in the foothills of Mount Burdell, just north of San Francisco. Clad in honey-colored travertine to blend with the native golden grasses, the complex was designed to complement and enhance the natural setting while promoting interaction among researchers