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Ventana Medical Systems Inc. – Corporate Headquarters, Research Laboratories & Manufacturing

September 23,2014

Ventana Medical Systems Inc. develops and manufactures diagnostic instruments and reagent systems for use in histology and anatomic pathology laboratories to assist in the diagnosis of cancer and infectious diseases. Located on a 20 acre site in Rancho Vistoso Technology Park, the campus serves as VMSI’s world headquarters for marketing research and manufacturing. This 182,400sf project is composed of three separate yet connected facilities: 37,600sf administrative and marketing offices, 59,200sf laboratory / engineering support and customer training building, and a 85,600sf medical device manufacturing, QA, QC and warehouse/shipping facility. Tilt-up precast concrete walls were utilized for the building’s skin and…

The Scripps Research Institute – Laboratory Renovations

September 23,2014

The Scripps Research Institute relocated the Neuropharmacology and Vascular Biology departments from 71,000 existing SF to 122,000 SF of renovated space in La Jolla. The renovations entailed complete interior demolition and build-out of 3030 and 3040 Science Park Drive including a 9,400 SF rodent vivarium and ABSL-2+ suite, neurological and electrophysiological test facility, BSL-3 suite and bio-imaging facilities. Laboratories include molecular biology, bio-chemistry, chemistry, tissue culture and robotics. The facilities include an institute shared seminar facility, data center and cafeteria. Laboratory and office flexibility is achieved by utilizing the same 10′-8′ planning module. Executive Architect: HDR, Inc. Programming/Planning/Laboratory Design: Sears…