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NEWS RELEASES
HOUSTON – (Oct. 9, 2009) – The
Feigin Center at Texas Children's Hospital was named the “Best
Higher Education/Research Project” in Texas Construction magazine’s
Best of 2009 awards program.
This annual competition honors commercial construction and design
excellence from across Texas and Oklahoma. An independent jury of
industry experts judged more than 150 nominated projects based on
entry criteria, including safety; innovation; contribution to the
community or industry; construction quality and craftsmanship; and
function and aesthetic quality of design.
The
Feigin Center was recognized for an eight-floor expansion, designed by FKP Architects and built by W.S. Bellows Construction. The addition
includes a state-of-the-art clinical simulation center, expanded
laboratory space and unique collaboration areas designed for
accelerating new discoveries that can be translated into more
effective treatments for children.
One of five top scoring finalists among all entries, the Feigin
Center will be entered into the National Best of 2009 awards that will be
featured in the December issue of Texas Construction and highlighted
on
www.texas.contruction.com.
About Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy
children by providing the finest pediatric patient care, education
and research. Renowned worldwide for its expertise and breakthrough
developments in clinical care and research, Texas Children’s is
ranked in the top ten best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and
World Report. Texas Children’s also operates the nation’s largest
primary pediatric care network, with over 40 offices throughout the
greater Houston community. Texas Children’s has embarked on a $1.5
Billion expansion, Vision 2010, which includes a Neurological
Research Institute, a comprehensive obstetrics facility focusing on
high risk births, and a community hospital in suburban West Houston.
For more information, visit
www.texaschildrens.org.
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