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University of San Diego Builds Center for Science and Technology
The University of San Diego will consolidate the departments of biology, chemistry, physics, and marine sciences in its new 150,000-sf Donald Pearce Shiley Center for Science and Technology. Housing a greenhouse, an astronomy deck, an aviary, aquariums, and 73 labs, the $46-million facility was funded in part by a $10-million gift from Donald and Darlene Shiley. The Center is currently under construction and is slated for completion in fall of 2003. Laboratory planner for the project is Research Facilities Design of San Diego.
NCSU Veterinary School Completes Master Plan
North Carolina State University Veterinary School worked with Flad & Associates recently to complete its master plan. Flad is now working on the construction document phase for a new 100,000-sf cell biology wet lab for the school.
FDIC Builds Arlington Office Towers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has selected The Orr Co. of Falls Church as development manager for its expansion in the Virginia Square neighborhood of Arlington. The expansion includes a 372,000-sf, two-tower office building and housing accommodations for 1,100 employees and contractors.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Restores Murdock Hall
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has selected Charlestown-based Design Partnership of Cambridge as architect for the restoration of Murdock Hall on the university's campus in North Adams. The 1894 building will be restored to serve its original purpose as the campus's main academic centerpiece.
Wills Eye Hospital Opens Bed-Free Facility
Wills Eye Hospital, the nation's only free-standing eye hospital, opened its new bed-free, 125,000-sf outpatient hospital on July 1. The new $47-million medical center, located on top of the Walnut Towers in Center City, will offer advanced ophthalmology care and ambulatory surgery. The hospital will also house physician offices and research and education programs including a 200-seat auditorium.