West Pharmaceutical Services, a global innovator of injectable drug therapies, identified 250 Radnor Life Science Centre as the ideal location to design a lab within the coveted Philadelphia Cellicon Valley corridor, the mecca for cell and gene therapy research.
Challenge
Creating a hybrid lab and workplace environment required balancing flexibility, collaboration, and mobility with the technical, safety, and infrastructure requirements of a modern research facility. The design also needed to support the safe handling of biological and biomedical materials while accommodating future growth.
Solution
Our design combines BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories with open workspaces and collaboration zones that encourage interaction between research teams. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, acoustic ceiling features, integrated lighting, and a recurring hexagonal pattern create a bright, flexible environment supported by specialized research infrastructure and future expansion space.
Outcome
The R&D lab supports the company’s $40 million global expansion to accelerate new therapies for partners and patients. Designed around evolving models of collaboration, the LEED® Certified facility helps attract talent, investment, and engagement with the broader research community.
Dedicated outdoor air units, acid neutralization systems, consumables storage, and waste disposal areas support the safe operation of BSL-1 and BSL-2 laboratories.
