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BJC Healthcare Plans Medical Center Campus Renewal
HOK has been named executive architect for the renewal of BJC Healthcare's campus in St. Louis. The project will provide new and updated facilities for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Washington University School of Medicine.
University of Iowa Renovates College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa is engaged in a $62 million renovation of the College of Dentistry in Iowa City. The project will provide a 33,000-sf patient care addition, collaborative research labs, advanced classrooms, and a simulation training center.
Valdosta State University Opens Science Center Addition
Valdosta State University opened a 15,000-sf addition to the Bailey Science Center in late June of 2012. Designed by Stanley Beaman and Sears, the project provides two 75-seat multipurpose laboratories, two 30-seat classrooms, and 22 faculty offices. The addition will support the departments of biology, chemistry, and geosciences.
The Packard Foundation Opens Net-Zero Office Building
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation opened its net-zero office building in late June of 2012. Located in Los Altos, Calif., the 50,000-sf facility is expected to attain LEED Platinum certification with a total of 95 LEED points. The two-story wood and steel structure was designed by EHDD and built by DPR Construction. The facility features advanced building systems, a sophisticated exterior skin, and a rooftop photovoltaic array.
University of Auckland Creates Science Centre
The University of Auckland is initiating a $200 million redevelopment project to create its new Science Centre. Providing advanced teaching and research space, the project includes construction of an 11-story, 253,000-sf building and renovation of an adjacent tower. The cross-disciplinary facility is being designed by Archibus and will provide a new entranceway to the University. Construction will begin in 2013 with completion expected in 2017.