Genentech
Dixon, CA
Flad & Associates, Inc.
Affiliated Engineers W, Inc.
2009
150,000 SF
Design, Bid, Build
Frank M. Booth, Inc.
The 150,000 sf vivarium is a two-story facility constructed in order to provide research support for Genentech’s other facilities in nearby Vacaville. The two-story facility’s primary purpose is on the lab and lab support environment. Approximately two-thirds of the first floor is served by an interstitial space, the remaining third is office support and an extensive process cleaning area. The building has an extensive HVAC system with three to four layers of ductwork above ceiling and an N+1 heating and cooling capacity.
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