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UMass Boston Plans Academic Building
The University of Massachusetts will begin construction in early 2013 on a $113 million academic building in Boston. The 181,000-sf facility will provide 25 classrooms, chemistry teaching labs, art and performance studios, a 150-seat recital hall, and a 200-seat theater. Occupancy is expected in 2014.
Charles Darwin University Expands Menzies School of Health Research
Charles Darwin University broke ground on an expansion of the Menzies School of Health Research in August of 2012 in Darwin, Australia. The $45.7 million project includes a new building and an upgrade to Menzies’ existing facility at Royal Darwin Hospital, and construction of a new building on the University’s Casuarina campus. Designed by Hames Sharley, the project will provide a total of 57,000 sf across both locations to support expanded clinical research operations. The general contractor is Lahey Constructions.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Builds Interdisciplinary Research Complex
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will begin construction in early 2013 on the $80 million Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex. The 92,900-asf (152,200-gsf) facility will provide teaching, research, and office space for the Department of Physics and labs for the School of Public Health. The seven-story building will include one level below grade, one mechanical floor, and a penthouse. Completion is expected in early 2014.
Genzyme's Biologics Support Center Attains LEED Gold
Genzyme Corporation's $85 million Biologics Support Center has attained LEED Gold sustainable design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Located in Framingham, Mass., the six-story, 186,000-sf facility provides laboratories, technical support, offices, conference rooms, manufacturing, R&D space, and a data center. The project was designed by ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge and was completed in July of 2011.
University of Sussex Completes School of Business
The University of Sussex completed a $27.6 million facility to house the School of Business, Management and Economics in August of 2012. Located on the Falmer campus in Brighton, the 86,000-sf project included renovation of existing facilities as well as new construction to provide instructional space, specialized teaching suites, a 500-seat lecture hall, and a café. The sustainably designed building features a rainwater harvesting system and a sedum roof. The general contractor for the project was Morgan Sindall.