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Industry News
Titan Builds Reston Facility
Titan, a San Diego-based defense contractor, has selected Hitt Contracting to build out its 280,000-sf lease at Two Freedom Square in Reston, Va. Designed by architect DBI, the project will begin construction at the end of the third quarter of 2003. Occupancy is slated for early 2004.
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Plans Plaza Expansion
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has selected CarrAmerica Urban Development as project developer for its $250-million plaza expansion. The new arts education center facility will also accommodate rehearsal and office space for Kennedy Center and Washington Opera productions. The eight-acre project was designed by architect Rafael Vinoly.
Triple-S Plans Steel Distribution Center at KellyUSA
Houston-based Triple-S Steel Supply Co. is planning to construct a 200,000-sf steel distribution center at KellyUSA in San Antonio. The center, to be constructed on 13.8 acres of land, will consolidate the company’s two San Antonio-area distribution facilities. Completion is slated for February or March of 2004.
U.S. Supreme Court Renovates Washington Facility
The U.S. Supreme Court has selected Hillier of Philadelphia to design the renovation of its Washington, D.C., facility. The $120-million, five-year project will address security issues as well as modernizing the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
Cypress Semiconductor Opens Hyderabad Tech Center
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. will open a new chip design center in Hyderabad, India by year-end 2003. Cypress, based in Silicon Valley, currently operates 18 design centers worldwide. The new facility will complement Cypress’ current Indian design center in Bangalore.