Monthly Archives: September 2013

2013 Varian Campus Center - Varian Medical Systems, Palo Alto Completed February, 2013 Cafeteria, Health Center, Auditorium and Meeting Rooms Mixed use two story building, approximately 30,300 square feet in a congested business park.  The project included abatement and demolition of an existing building.  Purpose of the new building is primarily an amenities facility for the employees of Varian Medical Systems; includes conference rooms, lecture hall, full service servery and cafeteria, holeless and machine room free elevator and physical fitness center.  Foundation is made up of 80 drilled piers and footprint has unique curves with exterior finish composed of aluminum and glass and tile.  Major MEP equipment furnished and installed: 1200 amp, 480/277 volt 3 phase 4 main switchboard, three Trane roof top handling units (nominal 24, 48, and 73 tons) with chilled water intellipaks, two 500,000 BTU boilers, 3 ton split air conditioning unit, 3,000 gallon greese interceptor and two make up air handlers, 10,500 and 9,300 CFM. Project is pursing LEED gold certification.