North Carolina Biotech Research Campus

[dubone]

http://www.wcnc.com/news/topstories/storie...e.62164db6.html

There is a rendering out for the first building at Murdock's Pillowtex site. I know a few people on here will not like it too much. Most people, though, will consider it a classy addition to Kannapolis.

[atlrvr]

Oooohhh....just like a real traditional building of higher education that's been updated to accomodate a world-class research facility.

[kickazzz2000]

I couldn't agree more. Nothing says "cutting-edge research" like palladian windows and columns.

As far as traffic goes, Kannapolis is already a fairly large town with a large work-force. Perhaps the people who will work at the new facility could actually live there, too. What a concept that would be.

I'm certain that cutting edge research doesnt occur in the antiquated halls of Harvard or Yale either...

[atlrvr]

Here is Yale's new Engineering Research Center that is designed by Cesar Pelli (who doesn't do classicism)

And the new Yale's Chemistry Research Building (yes it's brick, but they're not trying to look old)

Here is the newest research building at Harvard Medical School (opened in 2003)

here is a model of the same building.

Here is Harvard's new Chemistry building (completed in 2002)

Who knows....maybe these prestigious schools got tired of having to clear off the ivy.

[ElricSeven]

Here is Yale's new Engineering Research Center that is designed by Cesar Pelli (who doesn't do classicism)

....

Who knows....maybe these prestigious schools got tired of having to clear off the ivy.

They've an established reputation, lesser institutions, I'm guessing, don't dare stray from a very sober formula to ensure they're taken seriously. The need enough old looking buildings to appear established and venerable.

[DanRNC]

Here is the new engineering building at Duke across from my lab. Very cool building and LEED certified.

My lab building. Older but great design. Very open-doesn't feel like I'm working in a closet like old classroom designed buildings.

[Skyybutter]

This whole development is great news for Kannapolis. Granted the new building is nothing remarkable to look at, but it fits the character in K-town to a T. Whats even better for the people that lost their jobs with Pillowtex is the opportunity to have a job again. It might be the lower paying jobs, but its something for these people(many of whom have never graduated). And who knows, it may inspire some of them to go back to school.

The long term effects on K-town and the whole region will be substantial.

[DigitalSky]

the rendering looks really nice

[dubone]

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/business/13505222.htm

Progress is continuing on the Research Campus in Kannapolis. They have now drained the cenutry-old lake to make room for the Core Lab building.

[monsoon]

I find it interesting that NC State and UNC are both building facilities at the location.

[ChiefJoJo]

UNC and State's missions do overlap some, esp in this project with it's research focus on health and nutrition.

I thought that Duke was involved as well--is that right?

[DanRNC]

Duke is not involved at this point and most likely will not get involved. They have just invested a ton of money in a research campus/med school in Singapore.

[ElricSeven]

Duke is not involved at this point and most likely will not get involved. They have just invested a ton of money in a research campus/med school in Singapore.

I saw something recently, though, that says they'll have a building there. I thought it was UNC Charlotte that was late to the game.

[monsoon]

I saw something recently, though, that says they'll have a building there. I thought it was UNC Charlotte that was late to the game.

UNCC is building a new research facility right down the road from there. It's close enough to benefit from whatever happens at the Kannapolis site. No doubt that many of the people who may end up working at the Murdoch center will end up going to UNCC as well.

[ElricSeven]

UNCC is building a new research facility right down the road from there. It's close enough to benefit from whatever happens at the Kannapolis site. No doubt that many of the people who may end up working at the Murdoch center will end up going to UNCC as well.

So on campus, that would be Duke, UNC Chapel Hill and NC State?

[dubone]

I think DanRNC is correct. Duke has pulled out of this.

They are focusing on the more lucritive industry of treating people after they are sick, rather than nutrition research to keep people healthy. There is no money to be made off of healthy people .

[orulz]

They are focusing on the more lucritive industry of treating people after they are sick, rather than nutrition research to keep people healthy. There is no money to be made off of healthy people .

He speaks the truth!!

[DanRNC]

That means every hospital makes money off of this not just Duke. Duke already has programs focused on preventitive health (see below). As a graduste student at Duke I take exception with that point. Most of my research focuses on how to prevent disease.

Duke Center for Living

[dubone]

That means every hospital makes money off of this not just Duke. Duke already has programs focused on preventitive health (see below). As a graduste student at Duke I take exception with that point. Most of my research focuses on how to prevent disease.

Duke Center for Living

It was just a tease.

No worries.

[dubone]

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/13736982.htm

1 million square feet of space at the Pillowtex plant is imploded next month.

This project is really moving along!

[CATFAN]

Groundbreaking is set for the Feb. 23.

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/13830764.htm

[fulcrumsf]

Charlotte Observer has put up a little online photo gallery

[dubone]

I'm glad to see they are recycling the bricks and stuff. It is incredible the investment that is going into this site. David Murdock is trying to counter some of the bad karma from the 80s, and i think he is doing a great job of it.

[CATFAN]

Groundbreaking is today at 10.30.

[atlrvr]

And Duke is now back in the project in a big way!

http://www.charlotte.com/mld/observer/business/13938945.htm