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University of Arkansas Opens Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation
The University of Arkansas opened the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation in August of 2025 in Fayetteville. Designed by Grafton Architects and Modus Studio, the 44,763-sf facility will enable the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design to advance the discovery and development of innovative timber construction modalities. The six-story project features an 11,000-sf high bay zone for fabrication and design-build activities, connected to teaching spaces above by a central atrium.
Austin Peay State University Opens Health Professions Building
Austin Peay State University opened the $70 million Health Professions Building in August of 2025 in Clarksville, Tenn. Ayers Saint Gross and HASTINGS designed the the 114,600-sf facility to strategically colocate the School of Nursing and the departments of Allied Health Sciences, Health and Human Performance, Social Work, and Psychological Science and Counseling.
Oschner Health Plans Vibrant Destination for Sports Medicine
Oschner Health is planning to break ground in late 2025 on a comprehensive hub for health and wellness in Jefferson Parish. Designed by WHLC Architecture, the 46,000-sf complex will be anchored by personalized orthopedics and sports medicine care, as well as offering pediatric specialties, women’s services, physical therapy, and imaging and lab functionalities. A subsequent phase of construction may add outpatient surgical capabilities and expanded clinical services.
University of Arkansas Opens Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research
The University of Arkansas opened the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R) in August of 2025 on its Fayetteville campus. Designed by HGA and Hufft, the $137.6 million facility will accelerate cross-disciplinary research to foster convergence across the public and private sectors and address pressing problems in domains such as medicine, food systems, and cyber technologies. The 144,000-sf building accommodates five wings.
UC San Francisco Begins Construction on Life Sciences Building
The University of California, San Francisco began construction in August of 2025 on the Life Sciences Building located in the Dogpatch Power Station redevelopment. Designed by Herzog & de Mueron and Stantec, the transformative facility will drive bioscience innovation by bringing together research, best-in-class patient care, and graduate-level training with venues for new biomedical companies.