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Umoja Biopharma's new headquarters smoothly merges lab and workspace environments.
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Glass entry doors off the elevator lobby provide exterior views.
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Social areas anchor each floor, enabling gathering and collaboration.
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The lab's curved wall is punctured with relites providing transparency.
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Circulation areas provide alternative working postures and support impromptu meetings.
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Biophilic elements incorporate organic shapes, layered materials, and varied topography.
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Customizable workstation configurations allow for team growth, adaptability, and personalization.
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Workplace components emphasize multi-functional use, offering both privacy and collaboration.
Developer/Owner: Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Architecture Firm: SABA + BA
General Contractor: Non-memberDPR Construction
Broker Firm: CBRE
Engineering Firm: Non-memberDPR Construction
Other Significant Team Member, if applicable:
Interior Architect/Designer Firm(s):
SABA + BA
Construction/Project Manager Firm(s):
DPR Construction
Westlake Consulting Group
Consultant Firm(s):
Studio Lumen
Major Sub/Vendor(s):
Catalyst Workplace Activation
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions
Precision Electric Group
Umoja Biopharma HQ
Category
Office Interior of the Year
Description
Merging lab and workspace environments, Umoja Biopharma’s new headquarters creates a hybrid workspace that encourages communication, camaraderie, and dedication to the common goal of treating cancer and autoimmune diseases. Rooted in the concept of a nurse log and spanning three floors, the project contains lab blocks on each floor designed to emphasize collaborative environments. The workplace components emphasize multi-functional use and provide an array of options for privacy or collaboration.
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