Pankow is the Design-Builder for the Ginsburg Center for Quantum Precision Measurement (CQPM) at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. The 63,800 SF facility includes laboratory spaces engineered for low-vibration, controlled research environments, office and collaboration areas for faculty and researchers, and a ground-level seminar and gathering space designed to encourage interdisciplinary exchange.

Experimental laboratories located in the basement provide the stable conditions required for quantum measurement and instrumentation research, while upper levels support academic workspaces and collaboration. The building is connected to the surrounding campus through a bridge and tunnel system, enabling seamless integration with adjacent research facilities.

Delivered through a progressive Design-Build process, the project aligns technical design with the specialized needs of Caltech’s research programs, creating a flexible, future-ready environment that will support scientific breakthroughs for decades to come.

Built for Breakthroughs

The Center for Quantum Precision Measurement represents a new frontier for scientific discovery at Caltech. Designed to support cutting-edge research in quantum science, the 63,800 SF facility integrates advanced laboratory infrastructure with collaborative academic spaces to enable researchers to explore some of the most complex questions in physics and measurement science.

At the heart of the building are highly specialized experimental laboratories located in the basement. These environments are engineered to minimize vibration and maintain precise control over lighting, temperature, and humidity—conditions essential for experiments that measure phenomena at the smallest scales.

Above ground, the facility provides flexible office and collaboration spaces that encourage interdisciplinary interaction among researchers, faculty, and students. A ground-level seminar space and open collaboration zones create opportunities for idea exchange and public engagement with emerging scientific breakthroughs.

The project’s progressive Design-Build delivery model allows close coordination between researchers, designers, and builders to ensure the facility meets the demanding technical requirements of modern quantum research. By combining architectural clarity with advanced technical infrastructure, the CQPM building establishes a new hub for innovation within Caltech’s world-renowned research campus.