SAN FRANCISCO — University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry will move to a seven-story building in downtown San Francisco by 2014. The school has been working on the project for several years — doing preliminary studies, programming and building selection—but just recently hired an architectural firm for the design.
On Nov. 16-18, 2011, Trespa hosted the Cutting-Edge Campuses program at its Design Centre in lower Manhattan, bringing together leading architects responsible for shaping the landscape of colleges and universities across the United States to explore ideas regarding 21st century planning, design and programming.
Jonti-Craft introduces its Young Time furniture line, designed for budget-minded buyers seeking to get the most for their classroom dollar. It offers a selection of affordable products that allow users to meet classroom standards, according to the company. Young Time early learning furniture is American-made and focuses on functionality. Rounded corners and recessed backs help improve classroom safety while laminate surfaces, Truedge thermo-fused edge-banding and caster kits ensure durability. Young Time furniture comes with a lifetime warranty.
WHR announces the promotion of eight architects, designers, and business minds to the rank of associate in the firm’s Houston and Dallas offices, representing the firm’s healthcare and education, science and technology studios, as well as Genesis Planning and the firm’s administration.
SEATTLE — Turner Construction’s Seattle office recently won a contract for the University of Washington’s underground light rail project, University Link. The construction will extend 3.15 miles and will serve the three largest urban centers in Washington: downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill and the University District. The extensive project is slated for completion by 2016.
Turner is also working with the school on another project at UW. The company is in charge of renovating the school’s football stadium, Husky Stadium.
