Industry News

The City of Coronado has selected Robbins Jorgensen Christopher (RJC) of San Diego to design its new $30-million city hall and community center complex. Construction will begin in summer of 2003 and reach completion in fall of 2004. The project is sited on 16 waterfront acres. RJC will also provide interior design and landscape architecture services.

The San Diego Cancer Center is working with Bycor General Contractors to develop a two-story, 39,000-sf medical office building in Encinitas. The $4.1-million facility was designed by architect Ware Malcomb.

Merck is developing a 300,000-sf research center in Boston slated for completion in 2004. Merck is also adding 35,000 sf to its 128,000-sf  San Diego facility.

Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center is planning a $4-million expansion of its San Antonio hospital. Ground will be broken on a new 9,500-sf emergency department in June of 2003. 1,700 sf of space in the current emergency department will be renovated, and additional surface parking created. The expansion will also include the construction of 15 private exam rooms, a "fast-track" area, additional beds, ICU space, operating rooms, support, and waiting room space. The project is slated for completion in spring of 2004.

Boston University is engaged in a $220-million fitness center and arena project designed by architect Cannon Design. The 270,000-sf fitness and recreation center will house a competition-sized pool, a wellness center, a full-service sports medicine facility, a climbing wall, a weight-training and cardiovascular conditioning center, several multipurpose gymnasiums, squash and racquetball courts, and a juice bar. The Harry Agganis Sports and Entertainment Arena will be a multi-purpose space seating up to 7,000 spectators.