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Quadram Institute Opens Translational Research Facility
The Quadram Institute began the phased occupation of its £75 million translational research facility in fall of 2018. Located in the Norwich Research Park in the United Kingdom, the 150,000-sf complex was created by Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, the University of East Anglia, Quadram Institute Bioscience, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.
Florida Southern College Breaks Ground on Computer Sciences Center
Florida Southern College broke ground in November of 2018 on the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center in Lakeland. Designed by Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker to complement existing campus buildings by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the project will accommodate new programs in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, informatics, and logistics. The facility will offer 10,000 sf of academic space, a 3,000-sf auditorium, and a food hall. The general contractor for the project is Rodda Construction.
Muskegon Community College Opens Health and Wellness Center
Muskegon Community College opened the $14.1 million Health and Wellness Center in November of 2018 in Muskegon, Mich. Designed by The Collaborative, the 52,000-sf facility provides a 3,000-sf simulation training lab, classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, faculty offices, a multipurpose room, a gymnasium, an indoor track, and a fitness center.
Peking University Plans AI Campus
Peking University is planning to construct a 169-acre campus for research and development in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Supporting interdisciplinary programs in computer science and engineering, the project will represents a significant expansion of Peking University's existing footprint into the Changping district. Artificial intelligence is a central theme of the country's Made in China 2025 initiative which aims to develop the knowledge and talent base to support an internationally competitive manufacturing industry.
European Spallation Source Plans Research Support Campus
The European Spallation Source is planning to construct a three-building research support campus in Lund, Sweden. Sited adjacent to the Target Station, the 215,000-gsf complex will provide 450 workspaces and 16 labs for the maintenance, testing, and development of equipment. The main five-story building will house an auditorium, offices, meeting rooms, and a dining facility. The campus was designed by Henning Larsen Architects, COBE, and SLA Architects and will be constructed by Skanska.