Orchid Callan Ridge is a new three-story campus in the heart of San Diego’s Torrey Pines scientific research area. The two-building complex augments part of Healthpeak’s 20-acre Torrey Pines Science Park with simplified circulation, improved accessibility and greater connectivity.
Visitors are greeted by a soaring canopy with integrated photovoltaics that casts dappled light upon walkways, outdoor conferencing and event spaces. A grand outdoor staircase interspersed with greenery provides opportunity for spontaneous interaction, an exchange of ideas that is vital to the research environment.
The campus is oriented to embrace the easterly canyon views and features the largest single-building green roof in San Diego. The view is akin to that of an infinity pool—or in this case an infinity garden—with an array of plants that blend seamlessly into the landscape of the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The green roof reduces the campus’ heat island effect, attracts pollinators, and provides a unique outdoor space.
In addition to the solar panels/green roof, this LEED project leverages dynamic glass, which automatically tints windows to control sunlight and heat throughout the day. Steel and concrete materials contain high levels of recycled content. Recycled irrigation, low-water-use plants, and low-flow plumbing fixtures promote water conservation.
Such a beautiful project!
I love how the building blends with the landscape!
What an incredible project! It will certainly contribute to Torrey Pine’s history of beautiful architecture. It was a pleasure to take part in it.
With functional and beautiful design features, this is truly inspiring architecture!
Looks really peaceful; love all the greenery. Would love to tour it in person while drinking a hot cup of joe!
Great looking project ! I love the green spaces!
Beautiful project. It looks like it would be an awesome place to work.
Thanks to Healthpeak’s commitment to sustainable building practices, Callan Ridge has incorporated many fantastic sustainable features that many other life science campuses don’t attempt. Target Leed Gold for a life science core/shell is admirable!
The building takes advantage of the sloped site and enhances views from neighboring properties with a green roof. It’s a great addition to the neighborhood and a huge improvement over the old building!
The project looks grand in scale but is still so inviting. Oh, and that green roof! Well done.
Amazing Project!
Beautiful building and campus. Well done.
An amazing project and perfectly blended into the beautiful surroundings.
Amazing project! Can`t wait to see it in person. So green and modern. Love the landscape design and exterior canopy and how shadows are breaking through.
Stunning design!
Such a gorgeous project!
Absolutely gorgeous architecture!
An amazing looking project! I love the green spaces.
What a beautiful project! The landscape and green roof really add so much life to an already great looking building.
Looks beautiful!
Beautiful! Wow!
How beautiful & serene!
What a stunning project. A building this size usually feels intimidating, but the use of planting and scale, it in turns looks inviting. And having a actual green roof of that size is amazing. Beautiful.
Awesome project to see fulfill an outstanding vision!
The use of greenery and lighting in this project allows the building to fit right into it’s surroundings, despite its large size. A beautiful example of integrating naturalistic elements into a project to make it more welcoming. Great project!
What a great addition to Torrey Pines! I love how the project includes a huge green roof, and how the large photo voltaic roof canopy ties the buildings together!
What a beautiful space!
This is a spectacular campus, truly a beautiful addition to the Torrey Pines neighborhood.
Love the green space blending in with the Torrey Pines backdrop!
Beautiful work!
Amazing Green Roof! Great addition to the campus
It’s a beautiful project
It is a great project, something new and fresh, never seen before.Love the idea.
Love it! Beautiful design that is a really great addition to Torrey Pines!
Love this Multi-building life sciences campus! It’s a stunning addition to the San Diego research community, providing majestic views and state-of-the-art facilities for the talented researchers working there.
Great upgrade to the building that was constructed there in the early 80’s. Sad that the company (IRT Corporation) who originally had their headquarters built on that site was structurally unsound. Am in awe and impressed with the design and layout of the new structure architecture.
I agree with all the positive comments above.
The tear-down of the prior building gives some closure to we who worked there back in the day.
Quite an achievement to create such a space and blend so well with the surroundings.
Impressive, welcoming space! Great place to work, study, visit. Truly inspired use of space and fabulous incorporation of green space.
Absolutely amazing. Beautiful open space building with an incredible desing.
A good way for nature to meet modern architecture
I’m so proud of the Callan Ridge team for their excellent work on this project and honored to work alongside them! Fun fact – over 35 years ago, my father and stepmother worked in one of the buildings that was demolished as part of this redevelopment. Talk about a full circle moment!
Amazing project!!!!!
Amazing building with an innovative design. I would love to work there!
So pretty and blends so well with the surroundings! Love all the greenery.
I love all the lush green space on the rooftop.
Such a beautiful building with an amazing green roof!
Looks great! I love all the greenery that’s incorporated.
Beautiful space. Love the roof!
I love all the usable outdoor spaces – really takes advantage of the great San Diego climate and the project’s location adjacent to the Torrey Pines Reserve.
This is such a beautiful build and fits in well with the area.
What a beautiful project! I love the light and airiness to it and the inclusion of nature
Gorgeous
This is a great enhancement for the area and adjacent properties. The project opens up views to the canyon for the neighboring buildings, and creates a better pedestrian experience. Great job putting in the extra effort to create a better daily experience for so many people working near this project.
What a vision
Beautiful. Amazing design and landscaping.
The building looks like an inspirational place to work with the big windows and orientation towards nature. How refreshing.
What a gorgeous project!
The design is quite innovative!
A true work of art! very inviting and spacious!
Beautiful architecture that speaks to the surrounding area. The view from the green roof is amazing!
Beautiful project, great job!
Beautiful
Wonderful design and great use of functional greenery.
Lovely, light and green. I like everything I see except for the surface parking in front.