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FDA Dedicates New Food Safety Center
The Food and Drug Administration dedicated its new 350,000-gsf Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which adjoins the College Park Metro station, on October 1. The five-story structure, designed by Kallman, McKinnell & Wood, accommodates state-of-the-art chemistry and life sciences labs, office space, support facilities, an auditorium, a library, three training rooms, and conference rooms on each floor. Special features include an atrium, fitness center, health center, automated teller machine, and a secure parking lot.
Elan Considers SoCal Consolidation
Elan Corp., based in Dublin, Ireland, may consolidate New Jersey and San Francisco units of its pharmaceuticals division at a new North American headquarters in Sorrento Valley, where its recently-acquired Dura Pharmaceuticals is located. Plans would include expanding research space at the existing facility and possibly constructing an additional structure nearby. Elan focuses on drug development for pain management, cancer, and neurological disorders.
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Medimmune Plans New Corporate HQ in Gaithersburg
Medimmune has selected the Washington office of HOK, P.C., to provide site planning, architecture, and interior and graphic design for Phase 1 of its new corporate headquarters at a 25-acre site in Gaithersburg. The campus-style biotechnology complex will include a 60,000-sf R&D facility on three levels and a five-level, 150,000-sf administrative facility, connected by a covered walkway.
EOS Builds New Facility in South San Francisco
EOS, a private genomic research company, will relocate from its 31,000-sf space in South San Francisco, to a 82,000-sf building at Slough Estates USA's $250 million development at Oyster Point. Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin in July 2001.
Bavin Nat'l Forensic Lab Expands in Ashland
The Clark R. Bavin National Forensic Laboratory in Ashland is planning a 37,000-sf addition and renovation. It is the only comprehensive full-service wildlife crime lab in the world, and serves an international purpose by meeting the forensic needs of wildlife agencies globally. HERA Inc. of St. Louis is responsible for laboratory programming for the addition that will supplement the existing 23,000-sf crime lab facility. HarleyEllis in Southfield, Mich., is the architect and engineer.