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Western Road

A high-tech fit-out for a world-leading biotech company

Consolidating laboratory, manufacturing and support functions into one office, we created a series of cohesive spaces for this leading life sciences brand. The fit-out includes the seamless integration of specialist equipment and industry-specific technologies.

Client

Scienion

Sector

Life Sciences

Size

12,000 sq ft

Service

Design & Build

Duration

12 Weeks

Location

Portsmouth

A major player in the life sciences market, Scienion had a number of UK operations in different locations that it wanted to bring together under one roof.

By consolidating their laboratory, manufacturing and support functions, the aim was to encourage employees and field staff to work more collaboratively while attracting new talent to the business.

With highly technical laboratory requirements, the Scienion team needed a specialist healthcare fit-out contractor with appropriate expertise and experience.

AXIS House was selected because of our specialist knowledge of laboratory and clean room projects, as well as our ability to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end design and build service.

"The collaboration with AXIS House was one of trust and respect built from highly effective communication and meticulous planning. They delivered a truly first-rate result."

Support Manager, UK and Ireland Scienion

Bringing together laboratory, support and manufacturing operations, Scienion’s future-proof workplace has a streamlined, cohesive visual identity while providing all the high-tech functionality the team needs.

We stripped back the 12,000 sq ft unit to shell and core before creating the new fit-out which incorporated high-specification laboratories, hot desking, a reception area, meeting rooms, privacy pods, a specialist write-up space for documentation work, and a kitchen/break-out area.

Our team managed the careful coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and data cabling works to support the complex laboratory and office requirements. We also installed a HEPA air filtration system for the labs, creating a new suspended ceiling and accommodating an ISO 5 clean room.

Design details

  • To maximise natural light, we installed half-height glazing around the laboratory. These glass panels also serve to create a sense of integration between the lab and office teams.
  • In keeping with the branding of parent company BICO, the colour palette is clean, clinical and professional. Pops of colour via the chairs in the breakout area add contrast and playfulness.
  • The boardroom benefits from a slatted wooden feature wall and wood-toned acoustic ceiling baffles to bring texture to the more people-focused side of the business.
  • While the design is generally clean-lined and clinical, biophilic elements such as natural planting help to soften the reception and desking areas.

Experts in healthcare sector fit-outs

Prior to installing the laboratory fit-out for Scienion, we managed a comprehensive programme of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and data cabling works.

AXIS House also supplied and installed a HEPA air filtration system for the laboratories, creating a new suspended ceiling and accommodating a high-spec, ISO 5 clean room.

Creating a cohesive design

When it’s time to step away from the lab bench and grab a coffee, the breakout area we designed is an inviting place to go.

Stone and wood tones create a welcome contrast to the predominantly white palette, and bright accent colours on the chairs add warmth and personality.

Streamlined spaces designed for efficiency and functionality

Having put their faith in us to meet the challenges of this highly technical biotech fit-out, Scienion were delighted with the results.

Their new, future-proof workplace – combining complex laboratory and office facilities – ticks all the boxes with efficient spaces designed to stimulate creativity and inspire confidence.

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