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

Sacramento County Office of Environmental Management

This new two-story, 36,770 square foot administrative office facility includes a full plan review inspection and public counter spaces. It also serves as the Department Executive Branch, Administration, and Engineering Division Headquarters for all functions of the Environmental Health Division for Sacramento County.

Sustainable design features include:

• High performance building envelope and operating systems

• On-site shower and locker facilities

• Low impact landscaping and water usage plumbing fixtures

• Optimal building orientation and internal configuration to maximize natural day lighting.

 

10590 Armstrong Avenue, Mather, CA 

Client: McCuen Properties