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Bates College Plans Science Building
Bates College is planning to construct a 65,000-gsf science building in Lewiston, Maine. Designed by Payette, the three-story interdisciplinary facility will provide teaching and research labs, classrooms, study areas, and shared instrumentation rooms to support programs in chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. The project is part of a comprehensive reconfiguration of the school's science facilities and is funded in part by a $50 million donation. The general contractor for the building is Consigli Construction.
University of North Carolina Wilmington Breaks Ground on Veterans Hall
The University of North Carolina Wilmington broke ground in January of 2018 on the $66 million Veterans Hall. Housing the College of Health and Human Services, the 145,000-sf facility will provide applied learning labs, classrooms, and faculty offices to support programs in nursing, social work, allied health, and exercise.
Leeds Beckett University Plans Creative Arts Building
Leeds Beckett University began construction in January of 2018 on the £80 million Creative Arts Building in the United Kingdom. Designed by Hawkins\Brown, the 156,000-sf facility will house the School of Film, Music and Performing Arts, as well as accommodating the department of fashion.
University of Copenhagen Opens Maersk Tower
The University of Copenhagen opened Maersk Tower in January of 2018 in Denmark. Designed by C.F. Møller Architects, the 460,000-sf project provides leading-edge teaching and research facilities for the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Housing labs, classrooms, offices, auditoria, meeting rooms, and a conference center, the 16-story tower represents an extension of the Panum complex and features a science plaza at the main entrance linking the existing structures with the new tower.
Southwestern College Completes Wellness and Aquatics Complex
Southwestern College completed its $52 million Wellness and Aquatics Complex in January of 2018 in Chula Vista, Calif. Designed by Gensler, the three-story, 75,000-asf facility provides classrooms, fitness labs, exercise rooms, offices, locker rooms, a competitive gymnasium, a 25-meter therapy pool, and two Olympic-sized swimming pools. Replacing existing sports science and recreation facilities, the building is strategically sited adjacent to DeVore Stadium and the Fieldhouse Classroom.