Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

259 East Grand

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This design-build warm core and shell new construction included infrastructure for lab and office use. Features of this five-story building include assembly space, high-occupancy first floor restrooms, a bridge to an existing adjacent building, an open architectural open central stair, dual lobbies, and a mechanical penthouse with service yard. The facade consists of storefront GFRC and metal panels.

The project featured significant sustainable elements, including increased energy efficiencies of the building’s MEP systems through equipment selection, enhanced lighting and MEP controls, and enhanced commissioning of all systems. The building includes increased energy efficiency measures through the glazing and insulation, and utilizes solar panels at the carports and rooftop. The project team closely monitored and managed the Savings By Design process and secured PG&E incentives for the client, in addition to managing the LEED certification effort.

SIZE

164,000sf

CONSTRUCTION COST

Confidential per Client

PROJECT ARCHITECT

DGA

KEY FEATURES / AWARDS + CERTIFICATIONS

Design-build; LEED Platinum

555 Market Street Multi-floor Headquarters

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This 15-story design-build office interiors project on Market Street in San Francisco serves as a global corporate headquarters for Uber. The space included high-tech open office areas, large breakrooms, food service and pantries, an auditorium, and a full-service security package integration. The location of the project, in an active downtown location, required multiple permitting requirements and construction was phased to work within an occupied building.

SIZE

260,000sf

CONSTRUCTION COST

$28 million

PROJECT ARCHITECT

Cannon Design (formerly Studio O+A Architects)

KEY FEATURES / AWARDS + CERTIFICATIONS

Design-build