July 2012
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Healthcare Facilities
New surgical tower is largest addition to UNC Health campus in Chapel Hill
Construction on UNC Healthās North Carolina Surgical Hospital, the largest addition to the Chapel Hill campus since it was built in 1952, was recently completed. The seven-story, 375,000-sf structure houses 26 operating rooms, four of which are hybrid size to accommodate additional equipment and technology for newly developed procedures.Ā
Multifamily Housing
A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities
Often referred to as āfive-over-ones,ā the mid-rise apartment type is typically comprised of five stories of apartments on top of a concrete āpodiumā of ground-floor retail. The main criticism of the āfive-over-oneā is that they are often too predictable.
Sports and Recreational Facilities
Stadium renovation plans unveiled for Bostonās National Womenās Soccer League
A city-owned 75-year-old stadium in Bostonās historic Franklin Park will be renovated for a new National Womenās Soccer League team. The park, designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted in the 1880s, is the home of White Stadium, which was built in 1949 and has since fallen into disrepair.
Laboratories
From sterile to stimulating: The rise of community-centric life sciences campuses
To distinguish their life sciences campuses, developers are partnering with architectural and design firms to reimagine life sciences facilities as vibrant, welcoming destinations. By emphasizing four key elementsāwellness, collaboration, biophilic design, and community integrationāthey are setting their properties apart.Ā