San Diego is one of the US’ top life science clusters, with strong demand for office and lab space. To serve this dynamic sector, asset management company The RMR Group wanted to completely redevelop an existing 186,000 square foot science campus to offer modern, Class A work and collaboration spaces that could accommodate a range of tenants. The transformation has been very successful: at completion, it is expected to be 85% leased to pioneers in digital surgery, regenerative medicine, and biotechnology.

Xeris is a specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging novel formulation technology platforms to develop and commercialize ready-to-use, liquid-stable injectables.tk1sc provided MEP design for this 17,105 SF R&D tenant improvement space which included 6,944 SF of Lab and Lab Support space, including a process laboratory with redundant infrastructure, 5,648 SF of Private & Open Office, 2,420 SF Common Areas, Rooms, break areas, reception/lobby, mail and copy rooms.

This project yields a new 80,000 SF TI corporate office with cutting-edge lab space for La Jolla Pharmaceuticals. The new headquarters includes 25,000 SF of lab room and 55,000 SF of creative office space, including a multipurpose room that doubles as a break room and adds dozens of conference and privacy rooms.

Invivoscribe develops and manufactures diagnostic products and reagents for leukemias and lymphomas. Their diagnostic tests generate meaningful results allowing healthcare providers to confirm or modify treatment for each patient. In need of a new San Diego office, tk1sc provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design for this 53,000 square foot remodel to an existing 2-story building. The scope for this lab and corporate office renovation project included lab areas, an ISO 8 cleanroom, cGMP manufacturing areas, environmental rooms, a warehouse, walk in freezers and cold rooms, offices, conference rooms, restrooms, breakrooms, reception, MDF/IDF rooms and other support spaces. In addition, the manufacturing area had validation requirements for temperature, humidity, and cleanroom ISO conformance.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals is an American biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing synthetic DNA products for treating cancers and infectious diseases. In need of a new San Diego lab and office, tk1sc provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design and engineering services on their 50,100 square foot remodel. The two-story building includes ISO 8 cleanroom space, a new Manufacturing area, Dry Lab spaces, Office area improvements, a Product Storage/Warehouse, and building amenity improvements for meeting areas and indoor/outdoor employee lounge space.

This project included amenity improvements for the MetLife Investments office at 655 West Broadway in San Diego. The scope of work included adding the amenity deck at the 6th level and bleachers between the 6th and 7th levels, including an accessible lift for the upper 7th level bleacher deck, new office tenant improvement, and unisex toilets at the 6th level. In addition, the ground level includes a new coffee shop, boardroom, shower/locker rooms, restrooms, bike storage, and smoking area.

This tenant improvement for Dowler Gruman Architects is located on 2550 Fifth Avenue in San Diego, California. The project is an 8,000 square foot office space that includes an open floor concept with multiple breakout and meeting rooms located on the office's left side. The exposed ductwork and decorative lighting can be seen throughout the building.