Stanford Varian Lab Renovation
Zong Group
About the project
This design-build project transformed two lab spaces and their supporting mechanical rooms in Stanford University's Varian Building to meet the advanced research needs of the Zong Group. The outfitting included new air handlers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, fan coil units, hydronic piping, process chillers, desiccant dryers, and plumbing fixtures. Extensive gas and water systems were installed to support complex experimental setups—including piping for argon, helium recovery, oxygen, deionized water, vacuum, and more. Integrated Distech BMS controls ensure optimal performance and adaptability.
Designed to support groundbreaking ultrafast material studies, the labs now provide the infrastructure for time-resolved experiments like attosecond spectroscopy and ultrafast electron diffraction. The Zong Group’s pursuit of non-equilibrium quantum phenomena demanded not only precision in utility systems, but also flexible environments for in-situ strain and electrostatic gating—turning this into a truly future-facing space.
