SEATTLE-The Seattle-based developer's winning project is the 16-story, former Pacific Medical Center completed in 1999. The building, the third in Seattle ever to win the award, had stood mostly vacant since 1987.

YONKERS-Bed, Bath & Beyond should begin construction soon on its 43,266-sf store on Central Park Ave., the retailer's third location in Westchester County. Occupancy is slated for spring 2002.

HOUSTON-The Port of Houston Authority says eminent domain may be necessary to gain control of 226 acres to accommodate a truck entrance for the proposed Bayport Terminal. The chemical company American Acryl owns the property.

NEW YORK CITY-A source close to the deal confirms published reports that Prada-controlled Jil Sanders, a women's clothing line, has signed a deal for the space recently vacated by Hermes.