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University of Pennsylvania Constructs Skirkanich Bioengineering Building
The University of Pennsylvania has selected Skanska USA Building to construct the new Skirkanich Hall Bioengineering Building in Philadelphia. Skirkanich Hall will be approximately 63,000 sf and will include labs, classrooms, offices, and support facilities that will be connected to the Moore and Towne buildings on campus. Work also includes renovations within the two buildings to accommodate the tie-ins, as well as infrastructure improvements.
Acxiom Corp. Opens Phoenix Office Complex
Little Rock, Ark.-based Acxiom Corp . opened its new 98,000-sf office complex in Phoenix in early November 2004. The $31-million facility features an 8,000-sf data center, a wellness center, a dining room, an executive briefing center, and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. The facility is sited on 17.5 acres of land; 2.2 acres of the site have been allocated for future development. The complex will accommodate client support and business growth for Acxiom, a database management and information technology company.
Huston Tillotson College Renovates Historic Administration Building
Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas has completed phase one of a $3 million renovation of the historic Old Administration Building. Project contractor VRW Construction initiated work on the project in January of 2004. The architect for the renovation is Alan Taniguchi Architects & Associates of Austin. The renovation of the first floor is complete; floors two and three will be renovated in later phases.
Florida International University Completes Graham Center
Florida International University in Miami has completed a $5.5-million addition and renovation project on Graham Center at the University Park Campus. The 15-month project was comprised of 36,110 sf of new construction including a mutlipurpose assembly space, administration, retail, and food service. Renovations were carried out to 4,200 sf of existing space, primarily in computer lab areas. The project was designed by MC Harry Associates and constructed by Kaufman Lynn of Boca Raton, Fla.
University of Missouri-Kansas City Constructs Health Sciences Building
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) broke ground on a $57 million health sciences facility in October 2004. As the first step in UMKC's Hospital Hill master plan, the facility will house the School of Nursing , the School of Pharmacy, and teaching and research space. The architect is Clark Enersen Partners, and Research Facilities Design is providing the laboratory building design services.