Genentech, Inc. Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Campus

Client: Genentech, Inc.
Location: Vacaville, CA
Architect: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Flad Architects
Size: 309,158 SF
Awards: California AGC Safety Excellence Award

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The project included a biopharmaceutical manufacturing building, a laboratory/ office facility, warehouse, and support buildings on a 100-acre greenfield site. Gilbane devised a fast-track, phased construction approach closely tied to Genentech’s manufacturing timetable for products currently in development. Portions of the project were turned over to the owner as they were completed, allowing Genentech to get the necessary start-up and validation processes underway to bring the facilities on-line and start production sooner.

Project Overview

181,000-SF biopharmaceutical manufacturing building and a 43,000-SF (BSL-2) laboratory
Additional support facilities included an office and administration building, a warehouse, central utility plant, facilities service building, and warehouse
Using a partnering approach, Gilbane worked with the owner and engineer to develop a mission statement, identifying common goals and the factors critical to success