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Southeastern Archives Center Proposed in Morrow
Design and construction of the Southeastern Archives Center, a joint federal and Georgia State Archives research complex with online access, is pending funding approval by the Senate. The $30.5 million project would be located in the Gateway Village Complex in Morrow next to Clayton College and State University. $14 million was previously approved for the facility The existing federal archives at Eagle Point will be relocated to the new center upon completion.
Georgetown University Builds Law School and Sports Center
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., has selected Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott to design a new 135,000-sf Law School and a 70,000-sf Sports and Fitness Center. The Eric Hotung International Law Building will feature academic classrooms, a library, a high-tech moot court room, and will house the University's Graduate School program. The Scott K. Ginsburg Sport and Fitness Center will offer students a range of recreational activities including a swimming pool, indoor track, weight and aerobic rooms.
Acterna Builds Headquarters and Manufacturing Facilities in Germantown
Communications firm Acterna has contracted Rand Construction of Arlington to build a new 184,000-sf headquarters and 138,000-sf manufacturing facility in Germantown, Pa. Located in the Milestone Business Park, the 323,000-sf project will be designed by Hickok Warner Fox Architects, with construction management provided by The Orr Co.
Deloitte Consulting Consolidates in Downtown Atlanta
New York-based Deloitte Consulting has acquired 72,618 sf of new space in the Marquis Two in downtown Atlanta, owned by Colonnade Properties LLC. Although Deloitte was seeking a new office environment, the expansion and reconfiguration of their existing 54,000-sf space was achieved by putting support workstations along the windows and offices in the building's center. Extensive use of interior glass facilitates the use of natural light.
Duke Energy To Build Charlotte Office Tower
Duke Energy Corp. is planning to develop one of Charlotte's tallest office towers, possibly standing over 40 floors. Costing up to $200 million and encompassing up to 1,000,000 sf, the uptown tower may be formally announced in August. Additional tenants may lease a significant amount of square footage in the building.