Renovation of former Life Sciences facility into Corporate Offices and R&D/ Product Development shop for company focusing on alternative energy engines for transportation and industrial applications.

Project challenge was to update the existing interiors to create an open ‘loft-like’ space. We were tasked with maximizing the amount of natural light in a building with limited windows. We also needed to maintain a significant portion of the existing lab areas for reuse, limiting the areas that could be reprogrammed.

Overall, about 1/3 of the total building area was retained ‘as-is’.

The project was fast-track, and all engineering was ‘design-build’ by the General Contractor.

Project budget was very limited; we maximized the visual impact with the use of selective color accents on a crisp neutral palette. Simple materials create a backdrop to showcase the products and technology being developed in the space.

The hub of the space is a new Lunch Room we created in the center of the office areas. We added skylights to add natural light and create the feeling of an interior courtyard. The Lunch Room is used throughout the day as a casual meeting area.

The Prototype Assembly area was designed to showcase the company’s products to investors and potential clients. It was important that this space have visual continuity with the office areas, as facility tours culminate in this space.