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Vanguard BioTech Research & Innovation Campus
State-of-the-art life science campus featuring biophilic timber architectural features, antimicrobial lab casework, and high-performance acoustic lecture halls.
Main collaborative research pavilion with biophilic timber trellis ceiling and lab transition portals.
Sector
Life Sciences & Advanced Facilities
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Year
2023
Scope Area
92,000 SQ FT
Architect
Flad Architects
Construction Mgr
DPR Construction
Project Narrative
Overview & Background
The Vanguard Innovation Campus blends sterile clean-room research laboratories with warm, biophilic public zones designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among leading genomic researchers.
Detailed Scope
Scope of Work & Assemblies
Biophilic glue-laminated timber trellises in the central three-story winter garden, phenolic resin casework in specialized laboratory spaces, micro-slotted acoustic wall systems in lecture spaces, and exterior weather-resistant teak exterior courtyard canopies.
Engineering Execution
Challenges & Engineered Solutions
Technical Challenges
Rigorous clean-room air filtration mandates prohibited off-gassing adhesives and high-VOC finishes, necessitating zero-VOC certified materials throughout all lab-adjacent spaces.
Engineered Solutions
All timber components were pre-finished in our factory with water-based zero-VOC ultraviolet-cured coatings under controlled conditions. We passed all environmental air quality test clearances on first inspection.
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Project Gallery & Detailing
300-seat scientific symposium hall with slatted maple acoustic paneling and integrated AV baffles.
Transition modules featuring seamless solid surface cabinetry and antimicrobial finishes.
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