Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. New Corporate Headquarters

This stunning new ground-up development in the heart of Old Town Pasadena now serves as the corporate headquarters for Alexandria Real Estate Equities. The 88,000 SF, five-story cast-in-place concrete building features four levels of below-grade parking and offers a dynamic mix of spaces, including a first-floor research laboratory, a second-floor amenities block with conferencing and food services, and three working floors designed for maximum flexibility.

The architectural vision, brought to life by Gensler, Rockwell Group, and a team of specialized consultants, blends modern innovation with the historic charm of downtown Pasadena. The intricate skin system of glass, wood frames, and terracotta creates a sleek, contemporary aesthetic while harmonizing with the surrounding architecture. The open floor plates ensure adaptability, with flexibility and sustainability as central design themes.

High-end finishes throughout the interior—from extensive glazing systems to bespoke millwork and art—are complemented by cutting-edge features, including:

– PoE lighting and door hardware
– Intelligent Building systems with a single-pane-of-glass interface
– Electro-chromatic glass for interior partitions and skylights
– Automated Mechoshades on all perimeter windows
– Raised flooring on all working floors
– A direct dispatch elevator core
– 48 EV charging stations (with pre-piped infrastructure for the rest)
– Rooftop photovoltaics
– IP-based A/V systems
– 110 surveillance cameras with facial recognition technology
– Cellular DAS and WAP coverage across all nine levels

The building has achieved both WiredScore Platinum and WELL Building Standard Platinum certifications, underscoring its commitment to technology and wellness.

Intersect played a pivotal role over nearly four years, supporting the entitlement process, overseeing design consultants, and managing construction, cost, schedule, and quality compliance. Intersect also led the development and execution of the building’s PoE systems and intelligent building technologies, ensuring a forward-thinking, sustainable, and highly functional headquarters for Alexandria Real Estate Equities.