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Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Plans Interior Design of Needham Campus
The Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering has selected Space Plan Interiors as interior designer for its 70-acre Needham campus. Slated for completion in early 2002, four buildings totalling 300,000-sf will be programmed, designed, and furnished by Space Plan Interiors.
La Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology Remodels Biomedical Lab
The La Jolla Institute of Allergy and Immunology contracted Bilbro Construction Co. for remodeling and tenant improvement of 1,500 sf in an occupied biomedical lab facility. The $250,000 project was designed by Architects Delawie Wilkes Rodriguez Barker and engineered by TKG Consulting Engineers.
Oracle Expands in Rocklin and Dublin
Redwood City-based Oracle Corp. is planning to build office facilities totalling 1.3 million square feet in Rocklin and Dublin, accommodating up to 4,500 additional employees. Adding 460,000-sf to the existing 100,000-sf Rocklin facility, the software giant has also planned an 800,000-sf expansion at the Dublin transit center complex.
Drexel University Plans $30 Million Research Building
Drexel University in Philadelphia has contracted Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates to design a new $30 million, 150,000-sf, five-story research building.
Inktomi Expands in Foster City
Inktomi will lease space in the Wilson Cornerstone (now Equity Office) development currently under construction a mile from its Foster City headquarters. Construction began in March 2000 on the sleek 8-story 388,000-sf Parkside Towers which feature a large lobby and parking facility. Inktomi plans to move later this year.