The IQHQ Research and Development District (RaDD) occupies six blocks and, at completion, represents the largest urban commercial waterfront site along the California coast. The life-science mixed-use development is comprised of mid-rise buildings, a 17-story tower, and ground floor retail, dining, and public space. Raymond performed metal stud framing, fireproofing, drywall, taping, plaster, and acoustic plaster for Turner Construction.
For the plaster scope, the uniqueness of the IQHQ design was seen in the angled portion of the building’s Roof Screen Wall and in the interior of the buildings. The lobbies received a smooth Texston finish as well as a raked finish that was created in the field by the Raymond plaster foreman and approved by the architectural team.
In regard to fireproofing, the development’s four buildings each required Z-106 at the garage levels, MK-10 at the project’s combined 34 floors, and Z-146 at all mechanical areas. Each building was constructed independently and concurrently with the others, meaning schedules overlapped creating additional challenges regarding loading, cleaning, and equipment use. Five pumps were utilized throughout the project to spray the 60,000 bags required to meet the individual building schedules.
IQHQ was awarded a Walter F. Pruter Project of the Year award by the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association (WWCCA) in the Exterior Mixed-Use category.
