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University of Toledo Plans Athletics Complex
The University of Toledo has selected SSOE, Inc. and Ellerbe Becket as the architects for its upcoming Athletics Complex project. The project includes the construction of an addition to Savage Hall, the renovation of the Savage Hall arena, and the construction of an indoor practice facility adjacent to Savage Hall. Designs for Savage Hall and the new indoor practice facility will be unveiled in late 2007.
AstraZeneca Builds Macclesfield R&D Lab
AstraZeneca is initiating construction in the first half of 2007 on a $120-million Process Research and Development Laboratory in Macclesfield in the United Kingdom. Housing 170 scientists and specialists in the fields of chemistry, process engineering, and project management, the multidisciplinary facility will feature flexible lab space able to expand to accommodate up to 50 additional staff members in the future. The laboratory is scheduled to become operational in mid-2009.
Texas Medical Center Creates Campus for Inpatient Care
The Methodist Hospital System is planning an expansion of the Texas Medical Center’s inpatient care facilities. The new North Campus will include up to 700 beds in potentially 1.5 million sf of inpatient care space. Architectural firm WHR will serve as executive architect and Ellerbe Becket will provide programming and medical planning design. Kohn Pederson Fox Architects will design exterior and public spaces.
University of Cincinnati Renovates Medical Sciences Building
The University of Cincinnati is engaged in a renovation and expansion of its Medical Sciences Building that is slated for completion in early 2008. The project includes clinical research space, infrastructure upgrades, a new library, bookstore, and study areas. The Medical Sciences Building will be connected to the new 239,000-sf Center for Academic Research Excellence (CARE) by glass bridges. The CARE facility wil house six floors of wet bench laboratories, one floor of teaching labs, a dining facility, a fitness center, electronic classrooms, and administration.
University of Oklahoma Plans Life Sciences Research Center
The University of Oklahoma is planning to build the 152,000-sf Life Sciences Research Center on its south campus in Norman, Okla. Funded in part by a $15-million private donation, the three-story facility will accommodate 30 life sciences research groups. Featuring an open and flexible design, the center will include space for industry collaboration as well as core research support facilities for the entire campus.