The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) held its Annual Awards Banquet in Newport Beach on May 26, 2011. Our team is proud to announce that the Fallbrook Branch Library received a coveted "Excellence" award for Best Project - Civic Category.

SARA was founded in 1956 as a professional society that includes the participations of all architects, regardless of their roles in the architectural community. SARA was founded on the principle of "Architect helping Architect."

Ken has been a mentor since 2000, and currently is a board member of the California Council.

Renowned San Diego Architectural Firm Announces Management Changes and New Location

Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects, for 34 years a leader in design of the region's advanced technology, academic and community projects, today announced a management transition made with an eye toward the future.

James T. Ferguson has been named the new President of the firm. Ferguson was hired as a draftsman 25 years ago, and was named a Principal in 1996. Through the years he has become respected for his intense work ethic and passion for sustainable design. He has an expertise in designing cGMP production facilities, and is the principal designer for many of the region's largest and most successful biotechnology manufacturing facilities. He is a member of BIOCOM, the trade group for Southern California's life sciences industry, and past president of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE), San Diego Chapter. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional.

Ferguson succeeds Kennon W. Baldwin, who has been with the firm since it was founded by Jim McGraw as a two-man shop in 1976, and has been president since 1996. Baldwin will remain active in the company along with Philip Pape and Andy Darragh as firm principles. According to Ferguson, the management transition is part of a long-term plan for the longevity of the firm, in which new opportunities for growth and advancement can develop, just as its four architectural principals have done.

"Ferguson Pape Baldwin is here to help our clients design their future. As a firm, we must manage ourselves with an eye toward the future to ensure that we will continue to be here to guide our clients and help them fulfill their vision and goals," said Baldwin. "This is not an indication of any horizon for my involvement at the company," he said.

The firm has also designed a number of unique facilities enjoyed by the general public, including the new elephant habitat at the San Diego Zoo and eight community libraries around the region.

All of these projects, as well as the firm's transition plan, show Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects is committed to being a service company, Baldwin said. "We don't have one particular architectural style - we capitalize on our ability to communicate with our clients and help them visualize their goals."

In conjunction with the management transition, the firm has moved to its newly owned headquarters at 4499 Ruffin Road in Kearney Mesa. The new location positions the firm closer to the core of its client base and is another step by the firm to favorably affect its future, Ferguson said. "We have taken advantage of the real estate market and purchased our own building where we will continue to grow FPBA and potentially share space with complementary service companies".

"Over the years what has intrigued me in the firm's work is its connection to science and the business of high technologies," Ferguson said. In his years at the firm he has designed over 10 million square feet of space. "My forte has become dealing with intellectually rich projects that are cutting edge and first of their kind in the industry," he said. "That is also what the firm has become known for, which is an expertise that puts us above the competition and in greater demand," he said.

Among those first-of-its-kind projects was Idec's biologics manufacturing facility in Torrey Pines, where the life-saving drug Rituxan became the first biotech product approved by the FDA for cancer. Here it was made for clinical trials, and once approved, for the U.S. market. The firm also designed what is now Genentech's manufacturing campus in Oceanside, where (6) buildings are connected with a "spine" to better integrate functions in manufacturing monoclonal antibody technologies used in products such as the cancer drug Avastin.

Governor Rick Perry joined Texas A&M University System Chancellor Michael D. McKinney, M.D., and University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., today to announce a major cancer research initiative between the institutions. The new collaboration will combine the resources of the A&M System's National Center for Therapeutic Manufacturing and UT's MD Anderson Cancer Center to develop new cancer-fighting drugs and accelerate the process of getting new cancer treatments to patients.

The NCTM is the state of Texas' core biological pharmaceutical manufacturing, research and education facility, now in construction on the Texas A&M University campus. Once complete, researchers from both university systems will utilize the NCTM's first-in-class resources to produce vaccines and therapies for clinical use in the fight against cancer.

"The war against cancer is one of the defining conflicts of our time, and I'm proud to stand with these dedicated professionals as they combine forces to open a new front in that war," said Perry. "The combined efforts of these two technology super-powers bode well for the future of medicine in Texas, and offer a new message of hope to those whose lives have been touched by cancer."

Through this agreement, MD Anderson will become a long-term partner and collaborator of the NCTM, increasing the ability of researchers from its laboratories to quickly provide important new cancer vaccines and treatments, including vaccines targeted to specific individuals. MD Anderson's leadership will be integrally involved in the NCTM's design, including the development of a cancer research core made possible by the state-of-the-art therapeutics capabilities of the site's modular clean room "pods." MD Anderson also will be a vital member of the NCTM's scientific board, and the two institutions will collaborate on future grant and funding initiatives to advance cancer research.

"This partnership exemplifies the clear commitment of both systems to utilizing our research and educational resources to the fullest in service to our global community," said McKinney. "MD Anderson and the NCTM are and will be the standard-setters in their research areas. Combining the capabilities of these two institutions will radically advance the search for a cancer solution in this generation."

"This is a wonderful day for Texas and for global health," said Cigarroa. "We are celebrating the collaboration of two great university systems joined in battle against one of the most feared diseases of our time. And with this connection, we mark the potential for new victories over this old enemy. We also reflect on the power of human intelligence and higher education to overcome obstacles and chart new paths for medicine and our economy."

"The MD Anderson and NCTM collaboration, in conjunction with NCTM's partner Institute for Innovative Therapeutics programs--the Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies and Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine--creates an unmatched biomedical cancer research enterprise capable of taking products from the fundamental research stage through the production process and into clinical trials," said Dr. Brett Giroir, vice chancellor for research and executive director of the IIT, which leads the A&M System's multiple state-of-the-art research facilities. "It will not only serve as a global hub for cancer therapeutics research, manufacturing and process optimization, but as the cornerstone for undergraduate and graduate training of the future professionals who will lead the next generation of biotechnology research."

"Scientific advances have put more effective, highly tailored therapies in reach for our cancer patients, said Raymond DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., provost and executive vice president at MD Anderson. "But the promise of individualized treatment also comes with more complex research demands. To exploit our opportunity to vastly improve cancer treatment, we need to share our expertise through strong collaborations, such as this one between MD Anderson and the NCTM. Together, we can find new ways to efficiently and rapidly develop new therapies and get them out of the lab to our patients."

Construction of the NCTM's headquarters facility, funded as a core strategic program by the Texas Emerging Technology Fund, is scheduled for completion in December 2011. The Center will operate under the management of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station. MD Anderson will also hold a seat on both the NCTM and IIT Advisory Boards.

BIOCOM, the world's largest regional life sciences trade group, welcomed new members to its board during its first quarterly board meeting of 2010. BIOCOM staff takes its direction through the leadership of its board, whose members come from the life-saving innovative companies and service providers who make Southern California one of the world's most successful hubs of innovation.

Here are the new board members, and a short summary of their impressive careers:

Ken Baldwin, Principal at Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects, was appointed Life Director. To be appointed a Life Director an individual must demonstrate a long and continued involvement with the life sciences industry on a high level. Once appointed, the Life Director can participate at any level they wish on the board, executive committee or any other committee.

"Ken is a founder of BIOCOM, who has incessantly contributed his time, expertise and advice to the organization over the last 20 years," said Joe Panetta, President and CEO of BIOCOM. "His service to the organization and the industry as Facilities Committee Co-Char, Executive Committee member and Board Secretary, as well as being the architect of several BIOCOM facility expansions, has been and continues to be invaluable to our membership. He has ensured the Ferguson, Pape, Baldwin Architects have also participated actively in BIOCOM."

During his 30-plus years with his firm, Mr. Baldwin has brought a focused, creative energy to his work, exploring the complex relationship between building and site, site and surroundings, interior space and the occupants.

He is a prominent leader in the life sciences and development communities. He has served on the Executive Committee of BIOCOM's Board of Directors for many years. He was a founding board member of the San Diego Chapter of the International Association for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Mr. Baldwin received both his BA and Master of Architecture degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. He is licensed and NCARB-registered in California, Hawaii and Colorado.

Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects was awarded 3 awards by the Society for American Registered Architects (SARA). Illumina Pedestrian Bridge and The San Diego Zoo Elephant Odyssey were awarded Merit Design Awards and The Ramona Branch Library was awarded an Honor Design Award.

2009 Excellence in Construction Award

The Associated Builders & Contractors, San Diego Chapter held it's 8th Annual Excellence in Contruction Awards ceremony on November 19. 2009 at the IVY Hotel. Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects in cooperation with Ahrens Corporation received the award for their work on the "Elephant Odyssey" at the San Diego Zoo.

The ABC Excellence in Construction Awards program is the premier competition within the construction industry, recognizing outstanding construction projects across the nation. Projects built by ABC member companies are recognized for their exceptional quality, design, and commitment to safety during this annual awards competition.

This project required the relocation of the Operations into a new facility that enhances Operations' Group efficiency, teamwork and cooperation. The challenge started with the conversion of an older existing warehouse building into a new state-of-the-art electronic development and manufacturing facility. This facility needed to entice users to embrace a modular open office environment. 3D design views and animations were developed to enable the design team and users to create, understand and refine the all important physical aspects of the facility. An overhead modular grid system organizes the power, grounding, compressed air, phone and data to supply a multitude of possible manufacturing configurations. A meandering path circulation path takes visitor and employees alike through an exciting open office area to conference rooms, lunch room and the heart of the manufacturing operations. This 65,000 SF, $5.5M facility houses offices, conference rooms, electronic development, assembly spaces, and test areas to work on highly sensitive, customized equipment. Specialty labs include a vibration test and environmental test chambers.

FPBA organized and managed the entire LEED(tm) Certification process. While the original goal was to achieve LEED(tm)-CI (basic) Certification, the team was able to document points for LEED(tm)-CI Gold. Sustainable features include utilizing Energy Star equipment, low-emitting materials, wood that has been sustainably harvested, installing local materials with high recycled content, installing water-efficient fixtures, and designing large circular skylights that provide diffuse light throughout the open office space. In addition, natural lighting was significantly enhanced and huge energy savings (+SDG&E incentives) realized. The ViaSat Operations Building 6 is the first LEED(tm) Certified Project in Carlsbad, California.

BioMed Realty Trust LEED-CS Silver

The LEED(tm) effort for this four-story, 160,000 SF structure was initiated by the owner, Biomed Realty without the knowledge of who the future tenant would be. Sustainable features include one level of subterranean parking, providing sustainable guidelines that future tenants must comply with, installing only low-emitting finishes into the core and shell, and installing a roofing system with a high reflectance value, thus reducing the heat island effect.

LEED(tm) documentation was directly outsourced to Drew George & Partners, Inc. and was originally slated to solely pursue LEED (basic) Certification, but was submitted with enough credits documented to achieve LEED CS Silver.

Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects (FPBA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Lichang Li to Senior Job Captain.

Lichang Li became a Licensed Architect in 2008 and has been with the firm since 2006. Lichang has served in many roles contributing to the success of FPBA as a full-service award-winning architectural, programming, planning, and interior design firm.

Lichang's projects include: Genoptix Medical Laboratory, Amylin QC Lab, Muller Torrey Pines Court and BMR John Hopkins Court.

Qualcomm Building "WD" Construction Completed

October 4, 2007 - Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects announces the completion of construction for Qualcomm Building WD at 5739 Pacific Center Boulevard. The project included 41,000 sf of lab and office tenant improvements plus exterior enhancements. The building permit was approved in 17 business days to meet the accelerated schedule requirements.

The project design team included Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects for architecture and interiors led by Vice President Andy Darragh, Hope Engineering for structural engineering, McParlane & Associates as mechanical engineers, Engineering Partners Inc. (EPI) for electrical engineering and Van Dyke as landscape architects. Swinerton Incorporated was the general contractor.

David Boyd Promoted to Associate at FPBA

October 3, 2007 - Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of David Boyd to Associate of the Firm. Mr. Boyd has been with the firm since 1996 and became a licensed Architect in 2005.

Boyd is currently serving as Project Architect of several of the firm's most significant projects, including: Biomed Realty -- Illumina tenant improvement, and Favrille's cGMP expansion.

BioMed Realty Celebrates Groundbreaking

San Diego based BioMed Realty Trust Inc. celebrated their ceremonial Groundbreaking of their new three-story 84,000 square foot laboratory and office building on May 17, 2007. Designed by Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects, this project is the fourth building at the Towne Centre Drive campus for San Diego based BioMed Realty Trust. This world-class laboratory and office complex is 100% leased to Illumina, Inc. and represents an expansion of their San Diego corporate headquarters.

FPBA to Design Carlsbad Desalination Plant

Poseidon Resources has announced the selection of the team that will design and build the proposed 50 million gallon per day, $270 million Carlsbad desalination plant. The plant, the largest desalination facility ever to be constructed in California, will be engineered and constructed by a team that includes American Water, Pridesa America, PBS&J, and J.R. Filanc Construction, with (FPBA) providing all architectural services. FPBA has been directly involved with the project for the last several years, developing the architectural designs and supporting Poseidon throughout their public review and entitlement processes.

"The opportunity provided by American Water, Pridesa and PBS&J for FPBA to join their team allows our firm to ensure our initial design concepts will be faithfully implemented. We have been fortunate to team with a group that is fully committed to Poseidon's and Carlsbad's vision of this facility as a major element in their long-range plans for the area" said Kennon Baldwin AIA, President of FPBA.

Dan Rosenberg, AIA Promoted to Project Manager

February 9, 2007 - Ferguson Pape Baldwin Architects is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Rosenberg AIA to Project Manager. Mr. Rosenberg has been with the firm since 1990, became a licensed Architect in 1993 and senior associate in 2006.

His current assignments include Amgen's Building 99 CR&D Expansion Project and Favrille, Inc.'s cGMP Expansion. Recent projects completed include site planning for the Genentech Large-Scale Manufacturing Complex in Oceanside, CA and various projects for Veralliance Properties Inc.

LEED Certified Project

The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded the Center for the Reproduction of Endangered Species (CRES) project at the San Diego Wild Animal Park Silver LEED Certification.

The USGBC is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.