September 10, 2025, South San Francisco, CA - One of our largest collaborations yet is in South San Francisco, where a transformative life science campus and waterfront park is taking shape on the northern peninsula of Oyster Point. To dive deeper into this exciting project, we spoke with landscape architect Adrian Flores, Senior Associate at Field Operations. 

To design Kilroy's groundbreaking development, Field Operations drew inspiration from their surroundings and the purpose of the campus itself. 

“At the heart of the design vision was a desire to celebrate the coastal character of the site—its natural rhythms, sweeping views, and direct proximity to the Bay,” Flores explains. “The open space systems were all thoughtfully shaped to reflect and honor the site's maritime context. Materials, forms, and pathways draw inspiration from the coast—echoing tidal patterns, shoreline textures, and the fluidity of water. The integration of open spaces and public trails ensures that the Bay is not just a backdrop but an active, experiential part of the campus.”

In 2022, QCP was specified for this project, but it’s not the first time we’ve worked with Field Operations. We’ve worked on a number of projects with them since Tongva Park in 2013. 

“We went with QCP for this project because we’ve had great experiences working with them in the past—both with their product and their team,” Flores says. “We’ve teamed up on several projects before, and they’ve always delivered reliable, high-quality precast that fits well with our design goals.”

“Our local rep, Neil Elenzweig, has been a huge help throughout,” he adds. “He’s very responsive, always ready to answer technical questions, and quick to get us samples when we need them. That kind of support has made the design and approval process a lot smoother, and it’s a big reason why we felt confident specifying QCP again for this project.”

This project was an undertaking for everyone involved, and Flores says one of the more demanding aspects was managing extremely tight tolerances with both the precast elements and how they interfaced with the surrounding landscape. Ensuring precision required a “high degree of coordination, detailed planning, and constant communication” among multiple trades—but it was well worth it for the final result.

“Despite the complexity, the final integration was smooth and visually seamless,” Flores says. “It was a clear reflection of the strong partnership between QCP and other collaborators. The early and ongoing coordination efforts ultimately led to a cohesive result that exceeded expectations.”

Soon, this peninsula will serve as a life science hub and a new space for locals to gather and foster a greater sense of togetherness. 

As Flores says, “This project is not only about creating a cutting-edge environment for life science discovery, but also about restoring and enriching the waterfront—transforming it into a vibrant, inclusive destination where science, community, and the natural environment intersect.”