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Northern Kentucky University Expands Herrmann Science Center
Northern Kentucky University is expanding and renovating the Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center in Highland Heights. Designed by Omni Architects and Flad Architects, the $86 million facility will enhance the delivery of STEM+Health programs, accommodate growing enrollment, and drive regional workforce development. The addition of an 85,400-sf wing will consolidate several academic departments under one roof, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics, Geology & Engineering Technology.
Knighthead Capital Management Plans Birmingham City Powerhouse Stadium
Knighthead Capital Management is planning to construct a $1.6 billion sports facility for Birmingham City Football Club in the United Kingdom. Designed by MANICA Architecture and Heatherwick Studio, the 62,000-seat stadium will feature a retractable roof and a moveable pitch to enable year-round flexibility for national and international sports games, music concerts, and large-scale cultural events.
UC Berkeley Breaks Ground on Bakar Labs for Energy + Materials
The University of California, Berkeley broke ground in November of 2025 on the Bakar Labs for Energy + Materials to establish beacon for excellence in entrepreneurship. The 146,000-sf facility will provide world-class wet laboratories and collaboration space for research initiatives and up to 75 early-stage companies. Designed by Gensler to ensure flexibility and adaptability through a reconfigurable framework, the five-story structure will house 3D printing studios, offices, and meeting and conference rooms.
University of Texas at Austin Constructs Engineering Discovery Building
The University of Texas at Austin is constructing the Autry C. Stephens Engineering Discovery Building as a vibrant new home for the departments of Chemical Engineering and Petrol & Geosystems Engineering. Designed by CO Architects and BGK Architects, the $316 million facility will further the Cockrell School of Engineering’s mission to educate future leaders, promote innovation, and foster industry partnerships within the energy sector.
Breakthrough Properties Completes AstraZeneca R&D Facility in Amsterdam
Breakthrough Properties completed construction in November of 2025 on One Helix in the Netherlands. Strategically sited within the campus of Amsterdam University Medical Center, the purpose-built research facility will leverage connections with the surrounding academic, life sciences, and biopharma ecosystem to catalyze life-changing scientific advancements. The 70,126-sf building was designed by UNStudio to offer world-class laboratory and office environments that foster collaboration and innovation.