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Indiana University Constructs Research Institute II
Indiana University in Indianapolis is building Research Institute II, a companion building and mirror image of the nearby Cancer Research Institute. The 127,648-gsf (65,707-asf) building will provide modular flexible laboratories for consolidated research in basic and medical sciences. Designed by BSA Design, the $26,940,000 institute will connect via a tunnel to the Medical Research and Library Building and will include labs, offices, support, and a basement. Centrally located service areas will house technologically advanced research equipment to be shared by multiple researchers.
Indiana University Builds South Bend Student Activities Center
Indiana University is building the 92,387-gsf (57,280-asf) Student Activities Center on its South Bend campus. Designed by Architecture Design Group (ADG), the $16,651,000 project will house student government, organizational offices and meeting room facilities, and food service, retail, lounge, and support/security space. Recreational facilities in the center will include a fieldhouse, jogging track, handball courts, exercise and aerobics rooms, showers, and locker rooms.
University of Memphis Renovates Biomedical Engineering Technology Laboratory
The University of Memphis awarded Wells Construction Corporation the contract to build specialized research laboratory rooms, designed by Ellers Oakley Chester and Rike, in the Biomedical Engineering Technology Laboratory. Construction of the $1,150,000 project is expected to take 210 days. The University is also investing $3,875,000 to bring fume hoods in many science and research buildings into compliance with current codes. The project was designed by Allen and Hoshall and is being built by Jameson Gibson Contractors.
Indiana University Builds Graduate School of Business
Indiana University is building the new 187,425-gsf (112,455-asf) Graduate School of Business building on its Bloomington campus. Designed by architect BSA Design, the $56-million facility will feature advanced instruction and research technology and will house offices, classrooms, and special instruction facilities. The building will connect to the current School of Business. Completion is expected in late summer 2002.
University of Memphis Builds FedEx Technology Institute
The planned $25-million FedEx Technology Institute at the University of Memphis is slated for completion in May 2003. Designed by a joint venture of The Crump Firm and Looney Ricks Kiss, the facility will house computer labs, a training room, hardware and software development labs, a technologically equipped forum, collaboration suites, a cyber-café and an exhibit area. Occupancy is anticipated in August 2003.