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The new Health Sciences Education Center spans more than 200,000 square feet. Photo Credit: Lara Swimmer

University of Minnesota Completes $83M Health Sciences Venue

October 22, 2020 School News

The Health Sciences Education Center at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is now complete.

The new venue at York University will comprise 97,000 square feet and is slated to debut in fall of 2021. Photo Credit: CNW Group/York University School of Continuing Studies

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York University Constructs Twisted New Study Building

July 17, 2020 School News

York University is constructing the first dedicated structure for its School of Continuing Studies as a twisted new building that will be quite large; but the need is even bigger.

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The Future of Education—Saying Goodbye to Trends

February 25, 2020 School News

When applied to design the word “trend” can unintentionally imply a temporary nature, a fashion of the moment likely to be replaced as soon as the next idea shows up.

This 76,000-square-foot academic building is the initial structure of the new campus in North Texas. Photo Credit: James Steinkamp

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Tarleton State Unveiling New University Campus

December 27, 2019 School News

After more than 40 years in Fort Worth, Texas, Tarleton State University is relocating its campus from Camp Bowie Boulevard to a new permanent home along Chisholm Trail Parkway.

When completed in 2021, this 90,000-square-foot free-standing building will feature a 1,500-seat multi-purpose performance hall with an upper-level balcony and lower-level orchestra pit, a 250-seat studio theatre (black box) and much more. Photo Credit: Perkins + Will and BORA

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Construction Continues on Texas Fine Art Center

December 11, 2019 School News

Construction continues on the new Plano ISD Fine Arts Center in Plano, Texas.

The newly opened school serves more than 1,800 students overall. Photo Credit: Perkins and Will

Massachusetts Welcomes Innovative New High School

September 12, 2019 School News

The new Billerica Memorial High School is now open, a sign of the town’s reaffirmed commitment to educating its students in an innovative, healthy and flexible environment.

For the $80-million Eastside School project, architects Perkins and Will team conducted computer modelling studies early in the design process to determine the most efficient strategy for building elements. Photo Credit: Perkins and Will

Sustainability Benefits of Energy-Efficient Construction

September 5, 2019 School News

Over the past 20 years or so, green and sustainable construction has evolved from what many called a fringe movement to one that has definitely achieved mainstream status.

The new Eastside Memorial Early College High School and International High School will highlight the original L.C. Anderson High School’s history. Photo credit: Perkins and Will

New Austin School Draws on Historical Past

July 23, 2019 School News

Recently released renderings of the new $80 million Eastside Memorial Early College High School and International High School in Austin, Texas show the strong intention to honor and preserve the of L.C. Anderson High School, which previously occupied the site and served as an important community center in the area for decades.