Highlights of Hope 20th Anniversary

A MILESTONE
PHASE II
Groundbreaking
Van Andel Institute broke ground on its
Phase II expansion April 11, 2007.
Phase II continued the vision of architect
Rafael Viñoly and provided Institute
scientists and operations staff with
beautifully designed lab and office spaces
where they could continue to develop new
and exciting research initiatives into cancer
and neurodegenerative diseases.
Grand Opening
On Dec. 8, 2009, Van Andel Institute cut
the ribbon on its eight-story, $178 million,
240,000-square-foot Phase II expansion.
The expanded facility generated both
economic and scientific opportunities by
nearly tripling research space and creating
the potential to support a $125 million
annual research operation.
(TOP) DAVID VAN ANDEL AT THE
PHASE II GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY.
(RIGHT) ARCHITECT RAFAEL VIÑOLY PRESENTS
DAVID VAN ANDEL WITH THE PHASE II MODEL.
DAVID VAN ANDEL LEAVES A HEARTFELT MESSAGE FOR HIS PARENTS, JAY AND BETTY
VAN ANDEL, ON THE FINAL BEAM AT THE PHASE II TOPPING OFF CEREMONY.
(TOP) DAVID AND CAROL VAN ANDEL ARE PRESENTED WITH A PAINTING OF THE INSTITUTE AT THE PHASE II GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION;
(LEFT) DAVID VAN ANDEL ADDRESSES THE CROWD AT THE PHASE II RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY; (RIGHT) PHASE II RIBBON CUTTING
(BOTTOM RIGHT) THE FINAL BEAM IS ADDED TO THE BUILDING AT THE PHASE II TOPPING OFF CEREMONY.
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