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University of Melbourne Expands Bio21 Institute
The University of Melbourne is engaged in a 54,000-sf expansion of the Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute. Created in partnership with Australian biopharmaceutical firm CSL, the AUD$36.4 million project will house the CSL Global Hub for Research and Translational Medicine, which will feature advanced technologies for the creation of personalized medicine solutions. Completion is expected in mid-2017.
Johnson Controls Builds Applied Development and Engineering Center
Johnson Controls is constructing the $150 million Applied Development and Engineering Center in Hopewell Township, Pa. Supporting the production of advanced air handlers and chillers, the two-building complex includes a 107,000-sf engineering facility and a 250,000-sf testing lab. The center was designed by IDC Architects, a subsidiary CH2M Hill, and is being built by a joint venture of McCarthy, Stewart & Tate Construction, and PJ Dick. Occupancy is expected in late 2017.
Texas Tech Plans Medical Science Building II in El Paso
Texas Tech University is planning to build the $62 million Medical Science Building II in El Paso. Designed by Perkins+Will, the 227,000-sf facility will provide advanced research laboratories, classrooms, lecture halls, faculty and investigator offices, and support space. The general contractor for the project, which will include utility infrastructure and parking improvements, is Sundt Construction.
GlaxoSmithKline Renovates Pennsylvania Research Facility
GlaxoSmithKline began construction in December of 2016 on a 100,000-sf SMART laboratory and office facility in Upper Providence, Pa. Skanska has been awarded the $45 million contract for demolition and renovation of four floors in an existing structure to implement GSK’s Smart Space concept, which features integrated technological innovations for research and productivity. Completion is expected in October of 2017.
New York University Plans Multipurpose Learning Hub
New York University is planning to begin construction in February of 2017 on a $1 billion learning hub in the Greenwich Village area of New York. Designed by KieranTimberlake and Davis Brody Bond, the 23-story, 735,000-sf project will provide 60 classrooms, three theaters, music and performing arts studios, faculty apartments, a 420-bed freshman dormitory, and an athletic facility with four basketball courts and a six-lane lap pool. Completion is expected in 2021.