Pfizer TI
The Pfizer TI project is constructing a new state-of-the-art facility at the Torrey Heights campus in San Diego. This 174,778-square-foot, design-assist project spans two buildings: Building A at 85,892 square feet and Building B at 88,886 square feet. Together, they will house oncology research capabilities at Pfizer’s next-generation laboratory and office space. The project is part of Breakthrough Properties’ multi-year effort to develop the campus, and Pfizer’s build-out marks the final transformation of the constructed shell space.
The new facility will support Pfizer’s relocation from its La Jolla site and provide an upgraded environment for advancing cancer research. As a leading biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer focuses on developing therapies across oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, and more. The Torrey Heights campus will bring together lab operations and office functions, enabling collaboration and accelerating scientific progress. The project is also pursuing LEED certification, reflecting Pfizer’s commitment to sustainable, high-performance design.
The mechanical scope includes installation of supply and exhaust air systems throughout both buildings, with welded stainless-steel ductwork serving various lab equipment, including fume hoods. A.O. Reed also installed one of the largest self-contained heat pumps in San Diego, along with processed chilled water systems for lab equipment and condenser water systems for cold rooms. Heating hot water and chilled water piping were routed to fan coil units that were provided and installed by A.O. Reed. Chilled water drops were added from the roof to the ground level to accommodate temporary chillers in the event of a main system outage.
The plumbing scope includes installation of domestic and industrial water piping, compressed air, lab vacuum systems, and gas lines for nitrogen and CO₂. Specialized systems include a double-walled solvent waste and delivery system, a high-pressure CO₂ system with booster pumps, and a vacuum-jacketed liquid nitrogen system.
At this stage in the project, A.O. Reed has completed fume hood exhaust connections and installed quick disconnects at ceiling service panels. Start-up and TAB teams are currently collecting baseline data to prepare for equipment commissioning and turnover.
The project offered a unique opportunity to work closely with complex systems, such as the solvent waste and delivery network, and demonstrated the high level of coordination and precision required to build advanced laboratory infrastructure. A.O. Reed is proud to play a role in delivering the systems that will support Pfizer’s research and innovation in the years ahead. The project’s expected completion date is scheduled for March 2026.
