BioMed Realty

At BioMed Realty, innovation is more than bricks and mortar—it’s an ecosystem designed to inspire breakthroughs. Our thoughtfully designed spaces spark collaboration and empower research teams to push the boundaries of science and technology. Discover how proximity, cutting‐edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are transforming the future of innovation. #BioMedRealty #LifeSciences

As part of our ongoing “Architectural Insight” series, the Ware Malcomb design team shares how the 10255 Science Center Drive redevelopment in San Diego blends innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to support the evolving needs of life science companies. Designing for Innovation “The renovation was guided by principles of modernity, transparency and adaptability to foster innovation and collaboration. Curtain wall fenestration maximizes natural light, creating an inspiring and productive work environment. The southern portion of the property has unobstructed La Jolla canyon views with an operable glass partition allowing for a seamless transition from interior to the observation wood deck. This open workspace model can lead to the sharing of diverse perspectives, the ability to discuss findings and research, and can accelerate problem-solving which is crucial for scientific innovation. In an open environment, resources such as equipment, data, and expertise are often more accessible, and this can enable scientists to experiment and innovate more effectively.” Balancing Flexibility and Functionality “Flexibility was a core focus in supporting the evolving needs of life science companies and future tenants. Passenger and freight elevators provide efficient movement for both personnel and equipment, accommodating diverse lab functions. Strategically placed shaft spaces support future MEP system modifications, enabling easy adaptation to evolving research needs. The lobby, common areas and break rooms were designed to create a culture of curiosity and open communication. Open workspaces encourage a culture of transparency and spontaneous interactions and discussions among team members.” Amenities with Purpose “The project integrates thoughtfully designed amenities that enhance productivity and well-being. A new two-story lobby provides a welcoming and modern entry experience. A first floor breakroom fully opens through an operable glass partition into the southern viewing deck with a custom canopy. The site has been equipped thoroughly with Electric Vehicle charging stations at the surface parking lot as well as basement parking, supporting sustainable commuting and aligning with the BioMed Realty corporate environmental goals.” Sustainability and Efficiency “Sustainability was prioritized throughout the renovation to balance energy efficiency with research and office demands. Complete reskin of the building improves thermal performance, reducing energy consumption. High-performance curtain wall systems optimize daylight while minimizing heat gain and glare. Efficient MEP systems ensure the facility meets both sustainability and functional demands. Site improvements reflect a commitment to environmental responsibility, including infrastructure for electric vehicles.” #LifeSciences #CommercialRealEstate

The last remaining space at The McClintock Building on BioMed Realty’s Granta Park will soon be fully occupied following a set of lease announcements. Alloy Therapeutics, Inc., is a leading biotech company dedicated to empowering the global scientific community in the pursuit of better medicines. A long-standing tenant at Granta Park, Alloy has played a key role in the campus’s growing life sciences ecosystem. The company is now expanding beyond its current footprint at the McClintock Building, driven by continued growth and the completion of several significant strategic partnerships with global life sciences companies including Sanofi, Pfizer, and Takeda. Proactive, a brand of AM Healthcare Group, has signed a new lease at The McClintock Building. As a private prosthetic and orthotic clinic specializing in state-of-the-art bionic limbs, Proactive continues to expand its commitment to innovation and exceptional patient care. With a mission rooted in being “the providers in the market who put the patient experience at the heart of everything we do,” the new space will support Proactive’s ongoing growth while enhancing access to personalized, life-changing prosthetic and orthotic solutions. LoQus23 Therapeutics Ltd – currently headquartered with a laboratory at Babraham Research Campus – has also signed a lease with BioMed Realty for additional office space. LoQus23 Therapeutics specializes in developing small molecule somatic expansion inhibitors for treating Huntington’s Disease and other triplet repeat disorders, and will be using the space for further expansion following a successful raise of $43 million (£35 million) Series A financing round in October 2024. William Clarke, BioMed Realty's Director of Leasing in the UK: “We are delighted to be able to support all of these organizations to grow, which we believe will further add to the rich diversity of Granta Park’s occupier pool.” #CambridgeUK #CommercialRealEstate #LifeSciences

We were thrilled to join Curi Bio last week for the official ribbon cutting of their new global headquarters at 201 Elliott in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood! With expanded labs, modern workspaces, and room to grow across R&D, therapeutic assay services, hardware engineering, and more, Curi Bio’s new home sets the stage for their next chapter of innovation. Thank you to Nicholas Geisse, Eric Swanson and the entire Curi Bio team for letting us be part of this exciting next chapter. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead! #LifeSciences #CommercialRealEstate

“My BioMed Realty journey started when my brother, who is a Commercial Real Estate Broker in the Bay Area, sent me a job posting for a Project Coordinator role at our previous headquarters in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Little did I know that my first day at BioMed would result in over 14 years at the company. I was hired as a Project Coordinator for West Coast Development but it was quickly determined that the greater need was having someone dedicated solely to contracts. My title then changed to Contract Coordinator. By supporting the West Coast Development team with all their contract needs I had a window into what it takes to complete a project. Opportunities to visit our markets and see projects over the years strengthened my desire to always strive for excellence and contribute to the success of the company. Now I lead a team of eight employees who administratively support our four markets on the West Coast – San Diego, Bay Area, Seattle and Boulder. Prior to my employment at BioMed I moved from San Diego to Seattle for 12 years. As a native San Diegan it was difficult adjusting to all the rain but after some time I grew to love the city. I made great friends while I was there and to this day they are still in my life. When I visit Seattle for work I feel like I’m coming home and I take special pride in seeing the impact our projects have had on the area. Being a BioMed employee is built into my identity and I proudly wear that badge of honor but there are other aspects to my life I’m also passionate about… - Dog rescues: I support and donate to several dog rescues in Southern California/San Diego and across the United States. There are so many dogs in need and I applaud and support those who make it their mission to rescue dogs and help them heal. Recently I adopted a rescue dog from Mexico. She was found pregnant on the streets of Tijuana and gave birth at the rescue. I feel good I am able to provide her with a safe and loving home. - Ocean Conservation: Our oceans are critical to our eco-system so I am a huge advocate of protecting and restoring our oceans and coastlines. I support organizations such as Oceana, 4Ocean and the local chapter of Surfrider Foundation and have participated in beach clean-ups and volunteered at events. I believe all of us want to leave an impression on the world around us and being a BioMed employee, a dog rescue supporter and ocean conservation advocate help me feel in some way I am accomplishing that.” - Connie McGovern, Director, Contract and Project Administration #TeamBioMed #CommercialRealEstate

We’re excited to launch our “Architectural Insight” series with a look at 5505 Central, our new life sciences development at Flatiron Park. Joe Anastasi, AIA, LEED AP of OZ Architecture shares how this LEED Gold-certified building sets a new standard for flexibility, performance, and sustainability.   Designing for Innovation   “Situated at a pivotal gateway location, the project marks the first new life-science research specific building within the evolving office park, inspiring future developments to adopt similar standards. With its potential to accommodate a wide variety of future life-science, research, and office users, the design team conducted an analysis to define what ‘life science’ could mean for this community and region. The result is a highly flexible building designed to meet current and future demands through the above market performance deliveries. This includes an optimal design with regards to building systems efficiency, floor heights, vibration criteria, service/loading needs, a backup power generator, electrical capacity, water service, etc.”   Balancing Flexibility and Functionality   “This team's objective is to create buildings and places that add value to communities both in the present and for future generations. This project pursues this goal with a design unique to its context that could not be easily replicated or replaced. Early collaboration with the client and the team focused on reviewing the project's performance goals, ensuring the building's long-term success, and preparing for future resilience with a flexible design. Aspects include flexible entry access/locations for multi-tenant scenarios, enhanced system upgrades, connected floors and above market life-science performance deliveries, planned for various tenant research-based initiatives.”    Amenities with Purpose   “5505 Central leverages its unique graded context to serve as a welcoming entry point to the area. The team envisioned a building that responds thoughtfully to the local environment, balancing interior and exterior spaces to foster connectivity and interaction to the exterior amenity areas. A strategically planned exterior deck maximizes Boulder's stunning mountain views, reinforcing a critical indoor-outdoor connection. The proposed design promotes informal social interactions among neighbors, tenants, and employees, encouraging a sense of community.”   Sustainability and Efficiency   “The project site in Boulder operates under a stringent local energy conservation code, which provides both challenges and opportunities for creative and environmentally conscious design. Exceeding the code's 30% efficiency improvement over ASHRAE 90.1 standards, the project incorporates a range of thoughtful strategies that significantly enhance its sustainability. Awarded a LEED Gold designation, the building prioritizes holistic environmental goals, most notably through an extensive photovoltaic roof system serving as a clean, renewable energy source.”

We're excited to announce BioMed Realty's membership with the UK’s BioIndustry Association (BIA)! Orestis Tzortzoglou, Vice President and Head of UK Market: "Joining BIA is an important step in our ongoing commitment to supporting the UK’s life sciences industry. Not only are we furthering our mission to collaborate with leaders in the life science and technology sectors, but we will also further our voice and industry presence to advocate for the policies that truly foster innovation while we provide the physical infrastructure needed for groundbreaking research and development.” BioMed Realty’s membership also offers opportunities to build relationships with leading biotech firms, investors, and research organizations. BIA’s members include a number of high-profile tenants within BioMed Realty’s portfolio, such as Bicycle Therapeutics, Cancer Research UK, Illumina and LoQus23 Therapeutics. Steve Bates OBE FMedSci, CEO of BIA: “I am delighted that BioMed Realty are joining the BIA community. They bring global reach and deep understanding of what it takes to run successful facilities for life science companies. Adding BioMed’s expert voice to our community will enable connections for members to grow faster, as well as inform our engagement with government - especially around the Oxford-Cambridge Arc infrastructure development.” As a BIA member, BioMed Realty will collaborate with a 600-strong network of industry leaders, academic institutions, and policymakers to help shape the future of the UK life sciences sector. #UKlifescience #CambridgeUK

Congratulations again to BioMed Realty’s Joanna Giorgio Hilvert, Vice President, Integration, Environmental and ESG, for being recognized as one of the Boston Real Estate Times’ Outstanding Women of Commercial Real Estate for 2025. Joanna's colleagues from our Boston-Cambridge team joined her at the awards ceremony earlier this month to show their support! #TeamBioMed #LifeSciences #CommercialRealEstate

BioMed Realty announced today the acquisition of a majority interest in the 75 Broadway project in Cambridge, MA, through a joint venture partnership with the MIT Investment Management Company. The to-be-built 585,000 square foot development is fully pre-leased to Biogen, a leading biotechnology company with nearly five decades of advancing breakthrough medicines. The property will serve as Biogen’s new global headquarters, consolidating its operations and deepening its connection to the Kendall Square innovation ecosystem.   75 Broadway is expected to span 16 stories and 585,000 square feet, incorporating advanced conservation, efficiency, and sustainable design elements. With this acquisition, BioMed Realty continues to grow its portfolio as one of the largest owners of life science real estate in the Boston-Cambridge region.   Bill Kane, BioMed Realty’s President, East Coast and UK Markets: “We are thrilled to partner with MIT in the development and activation of this world-class lab and office asset in the heart of Kendall Square. 75 Broadway will provide mission-critical infrastructure to Biogen that enables the development of the next generation of life-saving medicines and therapies.”   Construction of the 75 Broadway project will begin in 2025 and it will be the first building in the redevelopment of Kendall Common, a 10-acre site that will ultimately include eight buildings for residential, office, lab, retail, and community uses.   The transaction follows BioMed’s recent acquisitions of 150 Second, 11 Hurley and 215 First in Cambridge, and expands the Company’s Boston-Cambridge portfolio to 9.7 million square feet, including operating assets, in-process development, and future development. JLL served as the broker for the lease deal, led by Brendan Callahan, Gabrielle Harvey, Benjamin Coffin and Peter Skerrett. #BioMedRealty #LifeSciences #KendallSquare #CambridgeMA

This week we celebrated the grand opening of Proper Food at Gateway of Pacific III! This milestone brings one of the Bay Area’s most popular food concepts to the heart of South San Francisco’s thriving life sciences community. Our vision for this space was simple: ✔️ Energize the lobby with a vibrant café and lounge experience ✔️ Bring an authentic, homegrown concept from downtown SF to our campus Proper Food’s 20th location delivers on both, offering fresh, handcrafted meals to our tenants and new food and beverage variety to the surrounding neighborhood. A huge congratulations to Howard Bloom and Dana Bloom—we’re excited to partner with you! A special thank you to Vice Mayor Mark Addiego for joining us, and for the City of South San Francisco’s ongoing support. And, of course, a big shoutout to our amazing BioMed Realty team in the Bay Area, along with Gensler, Principal Builders, Inc., and Cumming Group for bringing this vision to life. We’re proud to create dynamic spaces that enhance our campus and community. If you’re in the area, stop by and experience Proper Food at Gateway of Pacific! #BioMedRealty #SouthSanFrancisco #LifeSciences