BioMed Realty’s Gateway of Pacific Campus Honored with Prestigious BOMA TOBY Award in Life Science Category
BioMed Realty, the nation’s largest private operator of real estate for the life science and technology industries, today announced that its Gateway of Pacific campus in South San Francisco has earned a significant accolade: a local BOMA TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Award in the Life Science category. This recognition underscores the company’s continued commitment to operational excellence, tenant satisfaction, and innovation-driven building management.
The BOMA TOBY Awards, presented by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), are widely regarded as the gold standard in commercial real estate recognition. These awards celebrate excellence across all facets of building operations, including sustainability, energy management, tenant experience, safety, and overall asset performance. Winning a TOBY award is not simply about having a visually appealing property; it is about demonstrating superior management practices, operational efficiency, and a clear commitment to creating environments that enhance tenant success.
Gateway of Pacific stood out to the TOBY judges for its exemplary operations and the quality of services provided to life science and technology tenants. The campus was lauded for its robust infrastructure, which ensures reliable performance across complex laboratory and office environments. In today’s research and innovation landscape, companies increasingly rely on high-powered computing, AI-enabled workflows, and data-intensive processes. Such requirements demand facilities with enhanced electrical capacity, redundancy in infrastructure, and operational reliability that can support uninterrupted scientific research. Gateway of Pacific was recognized for meeting these rigorous demands, delivering a level of adaptability and performance that allows tenants to focus entirely on their work without concern for operational disruptions.
“Receiving this recognition speaks directly to the expertise and commitment of our property and facilities teams, who work tirelessly to deliver high-performing, reliable environments for our tenants,” said Bob Nowak, Senior Vice President of Operations for West Coast Markets at BioMed Realty. “Life science and technology companies operate in highly specialized environments where precision, uptime, and responsive support are critical. The Gateway of Pacific team takes pride in meeting those expectations, and this award reflects the high standard of care and performance we provide every day.”
The Gateway of Pacific campus is purpose-built to support the dynamic needs of the life science industry. Its design reflects an understanding of how research operations are evolving. As advanced technologies and AI-driven tools are increasingly integrated into laboratories and office workflows, the need for highly resilient and adaptable facilities has grown. By proactively addressing these technical demands, Gateway of Pacific ensures that tenant organizations can pursue complex scientific research, clinical development, and innovation without operational constraints.
Beyond its infrastructure, the campus places significant emphasis on health, wellness, and community engagement. The state-of-the-art amenity center offers a wide range of culinary, fitness, and social experiences through BioMed Realty’s “Discover Here” programming. These amenities are designed to enhance the daily lives of tenants, promoting wellness and fostering collaboration among researchers, executives, and employees. Additionally, The Forum, a 20,000-square-foot premier conference center on campus, provides a versatile meeting and event space, allowing tenants to host scientific presentations, conferences, and networking events in a professional and inspiring setting.
Sustainability and operational efficiency are also central to Gateway of Pacific’s design and management philosophy. The property reflects BioMed Realty’s commitment to environmental stewardship, incorporating energy-efficient systems, waste reduction initiatives, and other sustainable practices that benefit both tenants and the broader community. This focus on sustainability not only helps reduce the environmental footprint of the campus but also aligns with the growing expectation among life science organizations for responsible and environmentally conscious real estate partners.
As a local BOMA TOBY winner, Gateway of Pacific will now advance to the Pacific Southwest Regional competition, which includes properties across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. This next stage of competition evaluates buildings against regional peers, highlighting the property’s operational excellence on a broader scale. Regional winners then move on to the international level, with final TOBY winners announced at the 2026 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Long Beach on June 30, 2026. This pathway offers the Gateway of Pacific team an opportunity to showcase their accomplishments to an international audience and set a benchmark for excellence in life science real estate operations.
BioMed Realty’s recognition with the BOMA TOBY award at Gateway of Pacific also highlights the company’s broader strategy of investing in operational excellence and tenant-first services across its portfolio. By combining superior facilities management, advanced infrastructure, and a focus on tenant experience, BioMed Realty ensures that life science and technology companies have the support they need to drive research, innovation, and growth.
“Life science organizations today face increasing demands for precision, reliability, and technological integration,” added Nowak. “Our goal is to provide environments that meet these demands while also fostering community, collaboration, and wellness. Awards like the TOBY recognition validate the work we do every day and motivate us to continue setting the standard for life science real estate operations.”
In an era where scientific research and technological innovation are accelerating rapidly, the importance of resilient, adaptable, and high-performing workspaces cannot be overstated. The Gateway of Pacific campus exemplifies how thoughtfully designed and meticulously operated facilities can empower organizations to achieve their missions while supporting the well-being of the people who make that innovation possible. The BOMA TOBY Award serves as a testament to BioMed Realty’s unwavering commitment to these principles and underscores the company’s role as a leading provider of life science and technology real estate solutions.
