-- The second floor skin has an energy-efficient insulated-unit glass wall with floor-to-ceiling panels. -- Chemistry fume hood exhaust stacks are now screened behind the new second floor structure. -- Stainless steel mesh sides maintain airflow required by MEP equipment; additional equipment can be suspended from the structure which avoids putting further loads on the existing structure. -- Three stairs, two elevators (the rear one is an oversized service elevator) have been added. -- The facility is wired with Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) cabling to facilitate data, security and video. -- The new structure is finished with a clean, uncluttered white roof for energy efficiency and future photovoltaic energy supplementation using curved amorphous silicon panels.The site borders the Penasquitos Multiple Habitat Protection Area (MHPA) and is also subject to California Coastal Commission restrictions. Environmental reports, archaeological studies, Torrey Hills Community Planning approval and clearance from MCAS Miramar were required in addition to the usual City permits before construction could begin. As a committed good corporate citizen, Ferring made sure to do everything "by the book" before proceeding. Kornberg Associates | Architects (www.kornberg.com), established in 1979, is the world's oldest, independent lab/research design firm. The company provides a full range of architectural services and has completed more than 500 projects worldwide. These have included pharmaceutical and biomedical research labs, clinical care facilities, medical centers, office/administrative buildings, conference centers and schools. Project scale ranges from tenant improvement/renovation to complete buildings and campuses. Offices are located in San Diego and Menlo Park, CA; and Tokyo.
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