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Genesis-Marina
Life Science Space For Lease, Brisbane

Genesis Marina is a ±560,000 RSF purpose-built life science campus located at 3000–3500 Marina Blvd. in Brisbane, California, designed for growth-stage biotech companies — typically Series A and Series B research teams scaling from early validation into expansion. Genesis Marina is part of the GENESIS portfolio, developed and operated by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners (P3RE) in partnership with Bain Capital Real Estate. The waterfront campus delivers move-in-ready spec suites with lab-ready base building infrastructure, on-site amenities, and direct San Francisco Bay Trail access in the heart of the Sierra Point life science cluster.

Genesis Marina is located at 3000–3500 Marina Blvd. in Brisbane, California, at the prominent Sierra Point waterfront — 0.4 miles from Highway 101, 7 miles from downtown San Francisco, and 7 miles from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The Genesis Marina campus sits within the rapidly growing Sierra Point biotech cluster, with direct San Francisco Bay Trail access and proximity to South San Francisco's established life science corridor and UCSF Mission Bay.

Genesis Marina was developed and is operated by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners (P3RE) — a boutique life science real estate platform backed by Bain Capital Real Estate. P3RE operates a ±5,000,000 SF portfolio of GENESIS properties across leading innovation clusters, including San Francisco, San Diego, and Boston. Leasing for Genesis Marina is co-represented by Cushman & Wakefield.

Genesis Marina is designed for growth-stage biotech companies — from Series A teams establishing their first dedicated lab through Series B and later-stage research organizations scaling into expansion. With spec suites ranging from 14,000 SF to 42,000 SF and flexible lease terms starting at 36 months, Genesis Marina supports both emerging biotech teams and established companies seeking a Bay Area research presence within the Sierra Point innovation cluster.

Genesis Marina is the first TRUE Gold Certified life science construction site in the world, with over 98.4% of construction waste diverted from landfills, and the campus operates to LEED Gold standards. Beyond sustainability, Genesis Marina is differentiated by move-in-ready spec suites delivered with lab infrastructure on day one, prominent Highway 101 visibility at Sierra Point, direct San Francisco Bay Trail access, and a fully amenitized waterfront campus including the GENESIS K+D Marketplace, world-class fitness center, a central terrace, Up & Atom Coffee Co., and conference center. Genesis Marina also reflects P3RE's boutique operating model — leadership accessibility, transparent deal structuring, and tenant-centric engagement throughout the full company lifecycle.

Genesis Marina spec suites are delivered with science-ready infrastructure including BSL-2 single-pass air, robust power capacity, dedicated emergency generators in each building, lab waste plumbing, pre-installed chemical fume hoods, emergency showers, and equipment alcoves. Spec suites at 3000 and 3500 Marina Blvd. include knee-hole bench stations and dedicated lab support rooms. This delivery standard allows biotech tenants to be operational in weeks rather than the 6–18 months typical of warm shell lab buildouts.

Genesis Marina offers spec suites ranging from ±14,000 SF to ±42,000 SF across two available buildings. 3000 Marina Blvd. offers spec suites in the ±14,000–21,000 SF range. 3500 Marina Blvd. offers four full-floor spec suites at approximately ±41,891–42,203 SF each (Suites 300, 400, 500, and 600). All Genesis Marina spec suites are configured at a 50/50 office-to-lab ratio. The third building at the campus, 3300 Marina Blvd., is fully leased.

Genesis Marina's three buildings — 3000, 3300, and 3500 Marina Blvd. — total approximately 560,000 RSF. Floor plates range from ±35,000 SF at 3000 Marina (6 floors, ±198,000 RSF), to ±43,000 SF at 3300 Marina (5 floors, ±198,000 RSF, fully leased), to ±42,000 SF at 3500 Marina (5 floors, ±174,000 RSF). All buildings are delivered at a 50/50 office-to-lab ratio. Base building infrastructure includes 125-pound live load capacity, grade-level loading at each building, three dedicated 5,000-lb service elevators, three dedicated emergency generators, designated hazmat and storage rooms, and on-site shipping and receiving services.

Genesis Marina is delivered as move-in-ready spec suites — substantially more advanced than warm shell delivery. Each Genesis Marina spec suite includes pre-built lab benches, chemical fume hoods, emergency showers, lab support rooms, private offices, conference rooms, break rooms with appliances, reception areas, and wellness rooms. Office furniture is not included. The spec suite delivery standard at Genesis Marina is designed to enable biotech tenants to begin research operations rapidly after lease execution and equipment installation.

Genesis Marina is the first TRUE Gold Certified construction site in the world, achieving over 98.4% diversion of construction waste from landfills. The Genesis Marina campus also operates to LEED Gold standards. Sustainability features at Genesis Marina include EV charging stations across two levels of covered parking, energy-efficient base building systems, and integrated outdoor programming designed to support both tenant wellness and environmental performance — reinforcing P3RE's broader commitment to durable, science-forward real estate.

Yes — Genesis Marina spec suites are designed for BSL-2 research, with single-pass air delivery systems, pre-installed chemical fume hoods, emergency showers, and dedicated lab support rooms built into each suite. Biotech tenants conducting biology and chemistry research at Genesis Marina can move directly into a BSL-2-ready environment without the multi-month buildout typically required to convert standard office or shell space into compliant lab space.

A biotech tenant can typically be operational at Genesis Marina within weeks of lease execution — meaningfully faster than the 6–18 months required for a warm shell biotech buildout. Because Genesis Marina spec suites are delivered with pre-installed lab benches, fume hoods, emergency showers, lab support rooms, and BSL-2 single-pass air, the long-tail buildout phases that typically delay Series A and Series B move-ins are eliminated. Specific move-in timelines depend on tenant equipment installation and any optional customization.

The Genesis Marina leasing process is structured around speed, transparency, and direct leadership accessibility. Tenants and broker partners work directly with P3RE's senior leasing team alongside the Cushman & Wakefield brokerage team, with deal terms structured clearly upfront and decision-makers actively engaged throughout. P3RE's boutique operating model means biotech tenants and tenant rep brokers get direct access to leadership rather than navigating layered approval structures.

Genesis Marina spec suites are available on flexible lease terms starting at 36 months — designed to give growth-stage biotech companies optionality as they scale through Series A and Series B inflection points. Longer-term commitments are also available for established research organizations seeking a long-term Bay Area presence. Specific deal economics and lease structures are negotiated directly with the Genesis Marina leasing team.

Because Genesis Marina spec suites are delivered move-in-ready with lab infrastructure already in place, most biotech tenants require minimal additional tenant improvements beyond equipment installation and limited customization. For tenants requiring more significant modifications, tenant improvement scopes and allowances are structured transparently as part of the lease negotiation with the Genesis Marina leasing team. P3RE retains dedicated construction managers and architects who lead this process to ensure buildouts are completed on time and within budget.

Genesis Marina leasing is co-represented by P3RE and Cushman & Wakefield. Direct contacts:

Becka Studer — Vice President, Leasing and Marketing, P3RE · studer@p3re.com · +1 951 663 2997

Ben Paul — Vice Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield · ben.paul@cushwake.com · +1 650 401 2123

Marc Pope — Vice Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield · marc.pope@cushwake.com · +1 650 401 2131

Tours and broker inquiries can be initiated through GENESIS-Marina.com or directly with any team member above.

Genesis Marina is a fully amenitized campus designed to support biotech tenants well beyond the lab. Campus amenities include the GENESIS K+D Marketplace (a multi-kitchen food hall), Up & Atom Coffee Co., a world-class fitness center with studios, a conference center, a 150+ person training room, expansive outdoor terrace areas, direct San Francisco Bay Trail access, EV charging stations across two levels of covered parking, and 24/7 on-site security. On-site facilities teams support day-to-day operations.

Genesis Marina tenants are supported by on-site facilities teams, dedicated property management, shipping and receiving services, and 24/7 on-site security from day one. Beyond core operations, P3RE engages Genesis Marina tenants at key milestones — including 6-month check-ins, 1-year reviews, fundraising rounds, and other growth inflection points — reflecting the platform's commitment to long-term partnership rather than a transactional landlord-tenant relationship.

Genesis Marina sits within the Sierra Point life science cluster — one of the Bay Area's fastest-growing biotech submarkets, with several million square feet of lab and office space across the cluster either operating, under construction, or planned. Sierra Point neighbors include established biopharma companies and growth-stage research organizations across therapeutics, gene editing, diagnostics, and adjacent life science platforms. The cluster benefits from direct adjacency to the South San Francisco biotech corridor — widely recognized as the global capital of biotech — and proximity to UCSF Mission Bay and the broader Bay Area life science ecosystem.

Genesis Marina is positioned at Sierra Point with strong connectivity to the broader Bay Area life science ecosystem: 4.4 miles from the South San Francisco Caltrain station, 6.3 miles from Balboa BART, 7 miles from UCSF Mission Bay, 7 miles from SFO, and connected to the South San Francisco Ferry Terminal (Alameda/Oakland route, 225-passenger capacity, 3 trips per day). This positioning places Genesis Marina within direct reach of the South San Francisco biotech corridor, UCSF Mission Bay, and the broader Bay Area innovation network.