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Whitworth University Constructs Biology and Chemistry Building
Whitworth University broke ground on a $32 million biology and chemistry building in Spokane, Wash., in November of 2009. Slated for completion in fall of 2011, the three-story, 63,000-sf facility will house laboratories, animal research facilities, instrumentation, and flexible classrooms. The building will incorporate sustainable design features such as natural lighting, geothermal heating, and an energy-efficient HVAC system.
Northwestern University Dedicates Silverman Hall for Molecular Therapeutics and Diagnostics
Northwestern University dedicated the $100 million Richard and Barbara Silverman Hall for Molecular Therapeutics and Diagnostics in Evanston, Ill., in November of 2009. The 147,000-gsf interdisciplinary research facility houses the Chemistry of Life Processes Institute and approximately 245 researchers and staff from the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering. Comprised of four stories above ground and one below, Silverman Hall will support collaborative biomedical research and the creation of new medicines and technologies.
Queen's University Builds School of Medicine Facility
Queen’s University broke ground in fall of 2009 on a $77 million facility for the School of Medicine. The four-story, 100,000-sf project was designed by Diamond + Schmitt Architects in joint venture with J.V. Shoalts and Zaback Architects with M. Sullivan & Son of Kingston as general contractor. The building will feature a clinical teaching center, three large interactive classrooms, a 3,600-sf surgical skills lab, an information commons, and 30 small group rooms.
University of Hawaii Plans Cancer Research Center
The University of Hawaii has initiated the design phase for the $120 million Cancer Research Center of Hawaii in Kakaako. Construction is expected to begin in summer of 2010. The project manager is Kobayashi Group with Skyline Construction as designer and developer. Wilson Okamoto and Associates will provide project planning services. The facility is expected to open in 2013.
Eli Lilly Opens Biotechnology Center
Eli Lilly and Co. opened its new biotechnology center in San Diego in fall of 2009. Located in the 450,000-sf Campus Pointe complex near UC San Diego in La Jolla, the facility will house up to 200 scientists engaged in the research and development of potential medicines. The Lilly Biotechnology Center will also provide space for clinical trials.