BioMarin Campus

San Rafael & Novato, CA

Project Type: Labs, Building Improvements, Manufacturing, Tenant Improvements

Architect: Various

Date Completed: Ongoing

NOVO Construction has been the preferred contractor at BioMarin’s Novato and San Rafael campuses since 2004. NOVO’s partnership with BioMarin spans a broad range of projects including office and amenities, sitework and infrastructure, process and mechanical utilities, research and development labs, pilot and GMP manufacturing. Project volumes have ranged from $1M to over $125M per project.

Featured Project - Project Faith

Tenant Improvement on an existing 40,000 SF two-story office and warehouse building. Demolition to 25,000 SF to allow for construction of new BSL2/BSL3 manufacturing, quality assurance labs, support spaces and office areas. Substantial seismic upgrades were required to accommodate the new HVAC and Process Equipment located on the roof and mezzanine levels.

A 6,000 SF exterior utility yard was also required for the project. The two-story Utility Yard houses process gasses, bulk nitrogen, RO/DI, WFI plant steam boilers, chillers, cooling towers, exhaust abatement, decon autoclave and biowaste systems. A new 2500amp service was required along with a 1750Kw emergency generator and 600kVA rotary UPS.