Integrating nature and technology

Offering exceptional views of the Pacific Ocean and its surrounding natural landscape, Breakthrough Properties' Torrey Heights Development works in tandem with its environment to express its own character while echoing the site's layered geologic formations in its coffered façade. The steeply graded window panels establish its dynamic, tessellated signature envelope.

Seeking to create flexible, daylight-infused interior floor plates that maximize energy efficiency, digital tools were employed to assist in massing, placement, and façade development. The interiors promote occupant wellness by providing natural daylight and views without compromising building performance.

With the need to strictly align with safety standards and accommodate specialized equipment, scientific workplaces present design challenges when also seeking to create a desirable work environment to attract and retain top-tier researchers. This life science campus addresses those challenges by providing three thoughtfully designed, state-of-the-art scientific workplaces and an amenity building totaling 515,000 square feet, offering top-tier leasable space for biotechnology firms in San Diego.

Surrounded by research laboratories, offices, and amenity spaces, a publicly accessible, landscape plaza or mesa unites the campus and provides connection to the outdoors. The amenity building's green roof reduces heat gain and runoff, while also offering an inviting view from upper levels.

Integrating nature and technology to create an inspiring workplace, the design of the campus ensures the building remains in constant dialogue with its surroundings, offering a dynamic visual experience.