Carlsbad, CA
11,000 sqft
Pharmaceutics
Starting with building due diligence, we worked with our global pharmaceutical client to tour various sites to find where their new workplace would thrive. With the need for both office and lab spaces, we found a space that would deliver their vision, budget, and timeline.
Our client’s new workplace was an existing office that we were able to maintain much of the original infrastructure for while creating an environment that was more conducive to their needs. By following their global playbook, we incorporated their design standards to ensure continuity across all offices.
A 1,500 sqft lab and treatment room were created for testing new products, a break area and open office setting were incorporated for collaboration and meetups, and a reception area was curated to welcome guests and clients into the space.
Their new space is an open concept with high ceilings, skylights, and two garage doors that provide easy flow between indoor and outdoor access, allowing staff to enjoy the mild temperatures that Southern California offers nearly year-round. With proximity to the ocean, the office and lab teams can enjoy both their new workspaces and the surrounding outdoors for respite throughout their workday.
Working with an existing floorplate helped mitigate cost overruns, but it also required creative design solutions that adhered to the building's infrastructure while meeting the client’s vision. We met tight timelines, turnarounds, and budget constraints.
Rapid turnaround on a phased construction and refresh of two occupied floors with skillful coordination of staff return.
We worked closely with the building developer, tenant and the City of Berkeley to translate the designer's vision and creative concept into a vibrant and functional space.
