Exact Sciences Torrey Pines Science Park Building 2

Client: Healthpeak – Exact Sciences

Market

Life Science

Value

Size

70,000 SF

Overview

Building on the success of phase 1, this innovative project encompassed 22,144 sq ft of office space and 27,598 of new R&D Lab Space for accomplished Biotech company Exact Sciences, creating a new footprint in San Diego. The scope of the tenant improvement included (4) floors of new construction as well as a new 20,000 sq. ft. roof, with research and development lab spaces, lab support spaces, and Class A open office spaces. With glass featuring prominently in the cutting-edge design, offices were constructed with Inscape Aria interior glass partitions. The exterior patios had coordination-intensive La Cantina exterior folding doors installed to bring in tons of natural light.

The core MEP scopes included brand new HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical systems with an E-Gen, (3) associated Automatic Transfer Switches, (2) Rooftop Dx Air Handler Units, Humidifiers, VRVs, Split Systems, lab supply and exhaust VAVs, Lab Fume Hoods, Reheat Coils, Boilers, Buffer Tanks, Expansion Tanks, Exhaust Fans, Lab Gas infrastructure and associated Gas Turrets, Air Compressor, and an RO Water system to serve the Humidifiers.

Completed by San Diego Office

The project was administered by Healthpeak Properties represented by PMA, with CBRE representing Exact Sciences in the CM role.

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“Changing lives together”; it’s a core belief that we share with Exact Sciences. We are honored to work with clients that are literally changing the world.

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Value

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Size

4,515 SF

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Value

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Size

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Overview

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Market

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Value

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Size

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Overview

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Planning Process

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Client: SDSU

Market

Special Services Group

Value

$4.1M

Size

210,000 sqft

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Size

3,581 sqft

Overview

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Client: Legoland

Market

Special Services Group

Value

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Size

1.32 acres

Overview

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T&D Lab Renovation for Research Lab in Irvine, CA

Client: Confidential Life Science Client, Irvine

Market

Life Science

Value

3.5 M

Size

6,000 SF

Exact Sciences Torrey Pines Science Park

Overview

The project included the renovation of an existing +/- 6,000 sqft lab space and included demolition of existing space and installation of new ceiling systems, wall partitions, MEP systems, and casework/millwork. The new lab is located within a fully occupied building, comprised of office space and labs. Careful coordination allowed the building to remain occupied through the course of construction with minimal impact to this space, the occupants, and visitors, as well as the adjacent buildings areas.

The project included new mechanical equipment, fume hoods, custom lab casework, snorkel exhaust systems, lab gases, vacuum and compressed air equipment, and new lab equipment.

The space will be used for R&D for new product development within the heart & vascular medical device industry.

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Exact Sciences Torrey Pines Science Park Building 1

Client: Healthpeak – Exact Sciences

Market

Life Science

Value

Size

70,000 SF

Overview

This innovative project encompassed 22,144 sq ft of office space and 27,598 of new R&D Lab Space for accomplished Biotech company Exact Sciences, creating a new footprint in San Diego. The scope of the tenant improvement included (4) floors of new construction as well as a new 20,000 sq. ft. roof, with research and development lab spaces, lab support spaces, and Class A open office spaces. With glass featuring prominently in the cutting-edge design, offices were constructed with Inscape Aria interior glass partitions. The exterior patios had coordination-intensive La Cantina exterior folding doors installed to bring in tons of natural light.

The core MEP scopes included brand new HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical systems with an E-Gen, (3) associated Automatic Transfer Switches, (2) Rooftop Dx Air Handler Units, Humidifiers, VRVs, Split Systems, lab supply and exhaust VAVs, Lab Fume Hoods, Reheat Coils, Boilers, Buffer Tanks, Expansion Tanks, Exhaust Fans, Lab Gas infrastructure and associated Gas Turrets, Air Compressor, and an RO Water system to serve the Humidifiers.

The project was administered by Healthpeak Properties represented by PMA, with CBRE representing Exact Sciences in the CM role.

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“Changing lives together”; it’s a core belief that we share with Exact Sciences. We are honored to work with clients that are literally changing the world.

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San Diego Jewish Academy Performing Arts Auditorium

Client: San Diego Jewish Academy

Market

Higher Education

Value

$2.8 M

Size

17,500 SF

Overview

The new Performing Arts Auditorium for the San Diego Jewish Academy was a renovation of existing classrooms and breakrooms. There were minor MEP upgrades and rerouting in the level 1 space, while most of the scope of work was on level 2 and the roof. The project design involved removing the existing roofing system and roof structure to install additional structural steel to increase the interior floor to ceiling space for the new audio and visual design intent. The level 2 space received a full gut to make space for new dressing rooms, a green room, AV room and of course the new performance stage. To really bring the space to life, 6 new dimmable skylights were added to the raised ceiling area, accented by a beautiful wood ceiling system.

This was a huge upgrade to the campus and benchmark for a new design palette that the school is looking to implement throughout the academy. The school did not have a proper performance stage prior to this project, so they are excited to roll out their theater program and bring in guest speakers to host amazing events. We finished on schedule while ensuring there was little to no impact on the schools ability to operate.

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The project was administered by Healthpeak Properties represented by PMA, with CBRE representing Exact Sciences in the CM role.

Providing consistent clarity and finding new and creative ways of solving challenges alongside our trade partners allowed us to successfully complete this project on schedule.

We were honored to be an integral part of this project for the San Diego Jewish Academy. Their beautiful state-of-the-art K-12 campus provides space for meaningful engagement, innovation, and collaboration among the students. Congrats to San Diego Jewish Academy for this exciting new addition to their already exceptional offerings.

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