Since 1977, Wareham Development has been in the forefront of the transformation of West Berkeley and the East Shore to an international hub of headquarters for research. Wareham's Aquatic Park Research Campus provides collaboration opportunities for its tenant base of institutional and corporate leaders in their scientific, business and creative sectors. Award-winning architecture, lush organic gardens, art throughout, as well as a monthly speaker series are hallmarks of this campus. Please scroll down for more information.
Located in Berkeley, Wareham Development’s Aquatic Park Research Campus places R&D teams minutes from UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab, within one of the East Bay’s most active research markets. Combined with direct owner-operator oversight and scalable lab and office space, the campus supports companies that need to launch quickly, adapt as research evolves, and grow without relocating.
Aquatic Park
RESEARCH CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
EASY ACCESS
Near public transportation and freeways
EV parking
Plentiful campus parking and car-charging stations
BART Shuttle
Free Emery Go-Round shuttle to and from BART
Bike Support
Bike parking, bike share, and bike repair stations
Walkable Dining
Multiple popular restaurants in walking distance
FITNESS CENTER
On-site campus fitness center with modern equipment
Outdoor Areas
Lush gardens and pocket parks throughout the campus
TENANT EVENTS
Regular networking events across the research campus
Community Events that Connect + Energize
We host curated events in Berkeley that bring people together. From informal tenant mixers with ice cream or Boba to science-focused forums and campus wellness activities such as yoga classes. These gatherings foster community, support collaboration, and make work-life more engaging.
Explore East Bay Lab & Office Space at Aquatic Park
Located minutes from UC Berkeley and Berkeley Lab, Aquatic Park Research Campus places R&D teams inside one of the Bay Area’s most active research environments, with access to scientific talent and major transit connections throughout the region.
In the heart of the East Bay, Aquatic Park provides fully equipped lab and office space with responsive, direct management.
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Acquatic Park Buildings
Two-story office building with a seven-story tower. Acquired in 2007 and repositioned to support a mix of film, technology, business, and research tenants.
Flexible life science R&D building designed with outdoor terraces and a landscaped plaza. Positioned along a primary pedestrian corridor linking research buildings, childcare, cafés, and campus amenities.
Award-winning adaptive reuse of a former warehouse, redesigned to retain its original façade while adding metal siding and skylights to increase natural light. An 8,000-square-foot, two-story atrium anchors the building and serves as a central gathering space. Current tenants include Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley.
Speculative rehabilitation of a former bakery building that became home to the original QB3 East Bay Innovation Center. Early-stage research companies, including Caribou Biosciences, launched here and later expanded within the Wareham portfolio. Demonstrates Wareham’s long-term commitment to tenant growth.
Developed as part of Aquatic Park’s second phase. Home to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control since 2003. HVAC systems upgraded to incorporate energy-saving technology. Recognized for integrating research functions with landscaped campus amenities.
Purpose-built laboratory facility originally developed for Bayer HealthCare’s Diagnostic Division. Features include a pilot plant facility, conference and gathering space with outdoor balcony, and dedicated parking structure. Lobby updated in 2021. Positioned adjacent to 717 Potter to support operational continuity across buildings.
Upgraded in 2021 to accommodate the expansion of an existing Aquatic Park tenant that began as a startup within the campus. Reflects Wareham’s ability to support companies through multiple growth phases without relocation.
Historic Art Deco structure at 800 Heinz renovated in the late 1980s. Today houses artist live/work studios, childcare facilities, and campus-serving restaurant space. Contributes to the mixed-use character of Aquatic Park.
Early example of incorporating mechanical interstitial space to support specialized air handling systems required for life science research. Lobby upgraded in 2021. Currently home to research and food technology companies.
Former industrial buildings converted into laboratory and manufacturing facilities. 820 Heinz initially transformed into an 8,000-square-foot biotech lab for Bayer HealthCare. 890 Heinz expanded to create integrated lab, office, and production space. Several companies launched here before scaling within the Wareham portfolio.
Former Scharffen Berger Chocolate Company building repositioned to extend the Aquatic Park campus. Connects research space with on-site dining, plazas, and pedestrian pathways. Currently home to a clean protein technology company.
Expansion of an existing industrial structure to meet rising demand for laboratory space at Aquatic Park. Supports smaller R&D teams requiring efficient, flexible space within the campus ecosystem.
Originally a warehouse, renovated in 2013 to attract technology and innovation-driven companies seeking flexible office space within a research-focused campus.
Architecturally distinctive building originally constructed for the California State Automobile Association. Extensively remodeled while preserving its award-winning design.
Complete renovation and seismic upgrade of an existing concrete structure with a new steel and glass addition. Combines high-end R&D laboratories with contemporary office space in a compact footprint.
