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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern has selected Chicago architecture firm Perkins+Will to design the new biomedical research building on the site of the old Prentice Women’s Hospital. The design features a curved glass exterior, with flexible floor plans for laboratories and a sunny winter garden area that will bring natural light into the building,” according to a University news release.

Northwestern selects Chicago firm to design new research building on site of old Prentice hospital

December 6, 2013

Northwestern has selected Chicago architecture firm Perkins+Will to design the University’s new biomedical research building on the site of the old Prentice Women’s Hospital. Construction is scheduled...

In an undated photo, construction proceeds near Prentice Women’s Hospital. The structure has been at the center of an ongoing controversy over its proposed demolition.

Judge issues temporary stay on Prentice demolition after preservationists sue landmark commission

November 15, 2012

A Cook County judge handed down a preliminary ruling Thursday in favor of preservationists in their quest to save Prentice Women's Hospital from demolition. Earlier in the day, preservationists groups...

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks decided Thursday to not recommend landmark status for the former site of Prentice Womens Hospital. The panels vote clears the way for Northwesterns plan to build a new research facility at the same location.

Chicago panel turns down landmark status for old Prentice site

November 1, 2012

CHICAGO — The Commission on Chicago Landmarks voted 8-1 this evening to reject landmark status for the old Prentice Women’s Hospital, paving the way for Northwestern's plan to build a new research...

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