Sanford Center for Regenerative Medicine    San Diego, CA

Project Description:

The Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM) is a nonprofit organization created in 2006 that comprises the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The Scripps Research Institute and the University of California, San Diego. SCRM is creating a CIRM Institute laboratory on the Torrey Pines mesa in La Jolla, California.

The building's spectacular location is nearly equidistant from each of the SCRM member organizations amidst the large, thriving companies on Torrey Pines science mesa and will engage and catalyze the entire Torrey Pines science community. The facility includes innovative architectural elements and mechanical systems that not only drive collaboration and scientific productivity but also improve the building's functional and operating economy. The site totals 7.5 acres and is owned by the University of California and is designated for academic use by the University overall development plan.

The SCRM facility will achieve the principal functional purpose by incorporating design features such as horizontally and vertically open laboratories, and strategically placed informal and formal meeting and education spaces all intended to maximize face-to-face interactions among SCRM resident and non-resident scientists. Movable features on a traditional model will add functionality to a building designed to serve more rapid team science in a field with constantly changing technologies. The 137,000 SF laboratory is also being designed to reach LEED Gold Certification.

Phelps Development is teaming with Lankford & Associates to provide the turnkey development of the high tech laboratory including: obtaining the Environmental Impact Report approvals required for development, design and construction of the laboratory and purchasing of laboratory equipment, furniture and fixtures.

Project Team:

Developer:  Phelps Development and Lanford & Associates
Contractor: Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

Project Cost:

Project Value:  $104,000,000

Financing Structure:

State grant and private financing