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USC Seaver Laboratory
This laboratory remodel project for the University of Southern California Chemistry Department included multiple wet and laser labs, with a new standalone air handler, boiler and chiller for the labs that are connected to the university main central plant system. The sophisticated HVAC systems enable meticulous 40-50% humidity levels at an even 72 degrees with (+/-) 0.2 degrees.
USC HNB
Renovations in the Hedco Neurosciences Building included animal labs and equipment rooms on the third and fifth floors.
USC Hoffman Medical
This remodel of the basement vivarium included a robotic surgical training suite consisting of laboratories, surgical rooms, and specimen storage spaces with all new HVAC retrofit and ADA upgrades.
Caltech Prober
Located in the Cal Tech Church Building, the modernization and renovation of this lab space included a fume hood and specialized equipment for the study of neural circuits that regulate sleep.
City of Hope Lippman-Graff
Located at the heart of the City of Hope Campus, we renovated the 18,000 SF Lippman Graff lab facility to accommodate the professional needs of four new principal investigators. Due to time constraints, we ran double shifts throughout the course of the project as we replaced mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and installed state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, casework and walk-in freezers/coolers. Located in the Population Sciences Department, this innovative lab is a vital part of the City of Hope’s world class cancer research facility.
Caltech Linde + Robinson Laboratory
A shining example of the sustainable adaptation of unique buildings for new uses, Caltech Linde + Robinson for Global Environmental Science is a significant and historic academic building. Originally built in 1932 to accommodate the 200-inch Palomar Telescope, the building also contained a solar telescope (coelostat) that extended 60 feet below the sub-basement floor and still tracks the sun and sends daylight deep into the basement lab spaces, as well as an astrological observation dome. The telescope’s 55-foot deep pit now holds 58,000 gallons of water to serve a cooling system, providing compressor-free cooling most of the year. Upon completion, this was the lowest energy use laboratory in the U.S. While preserving and restoring the historic architectural elements of the building within a fully operating campus, we strengthened the existing shear walls, added a new exit stair, elevator and light well, and refurbished the coelostat telescope and its optics. Additionally, a complete build out of new libraries was done on the lower level, along with buildouts on the upper levels for professor and student offices, code upgrades, site hardscape and landscape improvements, and building systems.
USC - Seeley G. Mudd Lab Remodel
Performed in three phases, this 27,730 SF lab remodel involved the renovation of chemistry and physics teaching labs, offices and support spaces, new exterior retaining walls, architectural louvers, and brick clad block. New lighting and finishes in the corridors brightened the interior of the Type 1-A building. The new 19 open bench teaching labs include 94 new fume hoods, enhanced media, and boosted technology.