Joyn Bio

We Are Here for the Farmers

Joyn Bio has made significant progress toward advancing more sustainable approaches to modern agriculture through synthetic biology. We are proud to be part of this new site, which provides the resources, capacity, and scale needed to deliver meaningful solutions for today’s farmers.

Thanks to DPR Construction for bringing us into the project. The 12,500 sq. ft. facility includes a remodel of approximately 6,100 sq. ft. of existing laboratory space, a 6,700 sq. ft. greenhouse, and a new 963 sq. ft. head house designed to support research and operational needs.

Joyn Bio is now part of Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.

 

CA

Client/Owner:

Joyn Bio

BASF

A Facility that Creates Change

CJA was thrilled to serve as Architect of Record for this project and to select all interior finishes throughout the facility. We are pleased that the success of this project represents meaningful opportunities for both BASF and the Davis community, and we are proud of our long-standing relationship with Buzz Oates.

BASF is a global chemical company with a local agricultural division affiliated with Nunhems, for whom CJA has partnered on previous projects. Their work focuses on science-driven innovation, emphasizing taste and sustainability to develop improved vegetable seed varieties. Formerly located in a Bayer facility in West Sacramento, BASF has relocated to a new, purpose-built building within the Mace R&D Business Park.

The BASF Vegetable Seed Lab project includes administrative office and laboratory spaces, as well as a large training room that opens to a communal break room through an automated Skyfold partition. The project also features coordinated interior and exterior corporate signage, along with Mechoshade roller shades installed on both interior and exterior glazing. The result is a flexible, high-performance environment that reflects BASF’s innovative culture—highlighted by refined finishes and the striking Skyfold partition.

 

Davis, CA

Client/Owner:

BASF

Penumbra

A Facility to Innovate with Purpose

CJA was thrilled to be part of this project alongside an exceptional team of professionals. Special thanks to Bill Hagman, Principal Construction Manager with Project CM, for bringing us onto the project. A truly collaborative approach was key to its success, involving Strada Investment Group, the Penumbra team, MarketOne Builders, Schetter Electric, ACCO Engineered Systems, and our consultant partners—Bevier Structural Engineering, Stanton Engineering, and Loftgardens Landscape Architecture.

We are proud of the completed facility and excited to have Penumbra located here in the greater Sacramento region. Learn more about their work at: https://www.penumbrainc.com

The project consists of a 152,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility developed to produce and distribute sophisticated medical devices that address complex medical conditions and critical clinical needs. The facility includes three large Clean Rooms to support all manufacturing processes and was designed to accommodate more than 2,000 employees. Support spaces include administrative offices, expansive employee break rooms, and outdoor recreation areas.

 

630 Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA

Client/Owner:

Penumbra

Teichert Woodland Maintenance Facility

Pre-engineered metal building with 6,000 square feet of administrative office and 20,000 square feet of vehicle maintenance space for trucks and earth-moving equipment. The vehicle maintenance portion included high bay bridge cranes, jib cranes, truck wash, maintenance pits, welding room and secured tool storage.

 

Client: Unger Construction

Solano Irrigation District Corporation Yard

This 57,000 square foot district operations maintenance facility includes a two-story office building, mechanical shop, pump and meter shop, welding shop, hazardous materials shop, and weed control.
The project used a hybrid design-bid-build delivery with bidding to a select list of three pre-selected general contractors and required prevailing wage. The contract was guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Completed in 2011.

 

1090 Piper Drive, Vacaville, CA

Client: County of Solano

Meyer Warehouse Automated Storage and Retrieval System

This project consists of a second phase 165,750 square foot automated pallet storage and retrieval system facility just under 100 feet tall. It is an alternate means building type due to the rack supported structure and specialized Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) system. The foundation system consisted of an 18 inch thick mat slab with double rebar mats that were placed by GPS locating to avoid the 56,000 bolts that were drilled into the foundation and attached to the racks. The skin consists of insulated metal panels supported from the perimeter racks. The steel roof structure spans between the racks and is covered with insulated metal roofing.

This facility connects to a first phase building previously completed by the same design team that is approximately 340,000 square feet and utilizes a pre-engineered interior structure to achieve 30 feet of clear height. The perimeter walls are composed of concrete tilt-up wall panels that are articulated with detailed reveal patterns and color variety to achieve a pedestrian scale facade in a massive distribution facility.

The building functions as the primary distribution facility for Farberware Cookware, and also provides a small amount of manufacturing functions. The second phase project also utilized a large storm water detention basis and rooftop solar panels.

 

2001 Meyer Way, Fairfield, CA

Client: Meyer Corporation

General Contractor: Carmichael Construction

UCDHS Specialty Testing Center

The UC Davis Medical Center established this clinical testing lab in an effort to unify several testing labs, upgrade their equipment, and move off the main medical center campus.

The program consists of a front office, lab space, and training facilities in 27,000 square feet. While bringing many separate labs into one open environment, the space also provided a warm environment for employees. The project included the design of extensive modular laboratory casework with fume hoods and equipment coordination. An emergency generator system was also designed.

 

3740 Business Drive, Sacramento, California

Client: UC Davis / Jackson Properties

SunWest Rice Mill

A high capacity rice mill billed as “California’s Largest Rice Mill” in 2002 with a significant export business to Japan as well as domestic distribution. The “L” shaped facility consists of a 45,000 square foot rice and by-product processing area along the long side of the “L” and a 30,000 square foot packaging and warehouse operation on the short side. The structure stands 53 feet tall with tilt up concrete walls for the first 25 feet and a pre-engineered metal frame structure on top of that. In addition, a 1,100- foot rail spur was built off a Union Pacific main line running parallel alongside the plant. The plan is set up to load up to seven or eight covered hopper cars at a time for shipment throughout North America.

Most of the equipment was manufactured by Buhler, Inc. and significant coordination was necessary during layout, utility connection and millwright work. The dynamic loads due to rapidly shaking equipment placed on the second floor structure were of particular concern. A cast-in-place concrete floor provided the best solution and prevented floor movement during operations. Additional design elements included access catwalks and equipment platforms where necessary.

Project delivery was negotiated select team and Unger Construction Company was the general contractor.

 

507 Bannock St, Biggs, CA

Client: SunWest Milling

Farberware Cookware Manufacturing Building

This project consists of the first phase of a one million square foot masterplan. The building is approximately 340,000 square feet and utilizes a pre-engineered interior structure to achieve 30 feet of clear height. The perimeter walls are composed of concrete tilt-up wall panels that are articulated with detailed reveal patterns and color variety to achieve a pedestrian scale facade in a massive distribution facility.

The building functions as the primary distribution facility for Farberware Cookware and also provides a small amount of manufacturing functions. The phase one project was completed ahead of schedule and below the owner's original budget.

 

Fairfield, CA

Client: Meyer Cookware Industries, Inc.