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Cal Poly Plans Performing Arts and Digital Media Studio Center
California Polytechnic University is planning to construct the new $25-million Performing Arts and Digital Media Studio Center on its Pomona campus.
Avon Develops Suffern R&D Headquarters
Avon Products has selected Skanska USA Building as the construction manager for its new R&D headquarters in Suffern, NY. Designed by HLW International Architects, the $100-million project will include abatement and demolition of the current building, located on Avon’s 11-acre site, as well as site development and infrastructure work. New construction will consist of three state-of-the-art buildings--two three-story facilities and a common area connecting the two main structures.
Linfield College Unveils New Library and Theater Building
Linfield College has completed a new 72,000-sf library and theater building at its Keck campus in McMinnville, Ore. The facility’s 55,000-sf of library can accommodate 250,000 volumes, 50 computer work stations and study space for 400 students. The 17,000-sf theater seats 140. BOORA Architects of Portland designed both facilities The building was converted from a former hearing aid production facility. The college is also planning a new 19,000-sf fine arts complex and 32,000-sf music building on the Keck Quad, also designed by BOORA.
PSU Constructs Northwest Center for Engineering, Science & Technology
Portland State University (PSU) received a $500,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation toward the construction of the Northwest Center for Engineering, Science, and Technology. Housing PSU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, the center will be comprised of a 130,000-sf tower housing 47 new classrooms and laboratories, a student service center, and Oregon MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement) facilities.
Delaware Investments Completes Philadelphia Headquarters Fit-Out
Delaware Investments has completed the 380,000-sf fit-out of its new headquarters at One and Two Commerce Square in Philadelphia. The facility features a 22,000-sf corporate training center, a two-story glass enclosed Investor Center, a 105-seat auditorium, and a 13,000-sf computer server room. The facilities feature an open floor plan with few private offices. The project architect was Ewing Cole Cherry Brott of Philadelphia.