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Industry News
Biotech Facility Developed at Seattle Life Sciences Complex
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, based in Pasadena, Calif., is planning to construct a $25-million biotech facility at its Seattle Life Sciences complex. The $25-million, 129,000-sf research and development project will replace the 55,000-sf Eklind Hall, the oldest building in the complex. The 10-story building will include five levels of underground parking. Additionally, Alexandria recently spent $35-million to purchase biotech incubator Accelerator Corp.’s Seattle facility. The building is currently under construction with completion expected in October 2003.
Georgetown University Completes Residence Facilities
Georgetown University has completed its 860,000-sf Southwest Quadrangle Project. Designed as three connected buildings, the complex includes three 315,400-sf residence halls, a 64,000-sf Jesuit community residence and chapel, an 81,170-sf dining hall, and a 400,000-sf, 780-vehicle underground parking garage with a fuel cell bus maintenance facility at the lowest level. Architect of record for the project is Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture and Engineering, with Clark Construction Group as project contractor. The design architect is Robert A.M. Stern Architects of New York.
ATX Communications Relocates to Upper Merion
ATX Communications is relocating its headquarters from Bala Cynwyd to 102,000 sf in Upper Merion. Doubling ATX’s footprint, the move will enable consolidation of the company’s 500-plus area employees in one location and provide room for expansion. ATX will move to the new facility, which is currently occupied by Wyeth, in January 2004.
Camfil Farr Opens Manufacturing Facility
Camfil Farr has opened a new 130,000-sf facility in Washington, N.C., for the manufacture of filter containment systems. Four times the size of the former plant, the facility includes expanded space for research and development activities as well as production. It is the new home for the company’s rapidly growing Safety & Protection Division, which has recently added staff in engineering, sales, and manufacturing.
New Mexico Student Loans Develops Albuquerque Facility
New Mexico Student Loans broke ground on its $5-million Albuquerque facility on August 13, 2003. Designed by Albuquerque-based Dekker/Perich/Sabatini Ltd., the facility will accommodate 200 employees. The 50,000-sf project is expected to reach completion in spring of 2004. New Mexico Student Loans is a merger of New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation and New Mexico Student Loan Guarantee Corporation.