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Northwestern University Plans Anderson Hall Replacement Project
Northwestern University is planning to construct a new facility to replace Anderson Hall. Designed by architect Nagle Hartray Danker Kagan McKay of Chicago, the new $9-million Evanston campus building will house the Burton Academic Advising & Student Services Center, Marketing and Communications, administrative offices, and facilities for the Wrestling program. Design and construction plans for the project are based on a feasibility study prepared by Griskelis+Smith Architects.
University of Michigan Renovates Historic Rackham Building
The University of Michigan will soon complete the renovation, restoration and rehabilitation of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies Building. Built in the classical renaissance style in 1938, the facility houses Graduate Studies as well as hosting public and university events. The building contains two auditoriums, three study halls, three conference spaces, and galleries. Designed by SmithGroup, the $22.8-million renovation began in June of 2001 and is slated for completion in November 2002.
UC Davis Completes Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts
The University of California, Davis has recently completed construction of the new $57-million Robert and Margit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Built by contractor McCarthy, the facility is one of the largest university performing arts presentation venues in the country. Begun in May 2000, the 104,000-sf facility includes: the multilevel 1,800-seat Barbara K. and W.
Georgia Tech Plans New School of Psychology Facility
Georgia Institute of Technology is renovating and expanding the J.S. Coon Building to provide a modern and accessible new home for the School of Psychology. The $9-million, 73,000-sf project includes complete environmental remediation and construction of an 11,000-sf addition and a 4,200-sf mezzanine in the former shop wing. Architect Jova Daniels Busby has completed 35% of the design of the facility, which began construction in October 2001 and is slated for completion in February 2003.
Colorado State University Completes Chemistry/Biological Sciences Labs
Colorado State University celebrated the completion of the $16-million Chemistry/Biological Sciences Instructional Labs on October 11. Designed by OZ Architecture, a firm with studios in Denver, Boulder, and Summit County, the 78,000-sf building forms a dramatic arched bridge connecting the existing Chemistry and Anatomy/Zoology buildings and acts as a new campus gateway.