La Jolla, California

NBBJ, Rudolph & Sletten (GC, San Diego Office)

• Optima™ Benches with EdgeWave™ LED Task Lighting and 3Form Acrylic Dividers
• Optima™ Tables
• Wood Veneer (Plain Sliced Red Oak With Natural Stain)
• Painted Steel Cabinets
• Pro Series Fume Hoods
• Phenolic Resin Work Tops
• Wall Shelving
• Ceiling Service Panels
• Cylinder Storage Racks (not shown)
• Stainless Steel Work Tops (not shown)

The Viterbi Family Vision Research Center is a 115,000-square-foot facility at UC San Diego designed to advance research in ophthalmologic disease. Located within the Health Sciences East Neighborhood, the building integrates state-of-the-art wet labs, clinical trial operations, and collaborative academic spaces.

The project features Optima™ Bench Systems, selected for their unmatched flexibility and modularity. These systems allow for effortless reconfiguration to meet changing research demands. With integrated services, suspended casework, and overhead utility distribution, Optima™ Benches provide a streamlined, future-ready solution ideal for high-performance lab environments.

This project highlights the role of adaptable laboratory furniture in enabling scientific progress. We are honored to be part of a facility that will drive innovation in vision research for years to come.