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Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
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Emergent BioSolutions Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
Firm
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2015
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
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As a global specialty pharmaceutical company that manufactures vaccines to protect the nation against chemical and biological threats, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI) is dedicated to one simple mission: “to protect and enhance life.”
From visioning kick-off meetings to project closeout, the design team worked with EBSI on every aspect of its new 53,560-SF corporate headquarters, changing the existing culture of enclosed, non-windowed offices to an open, collaborative, fun, and functional environment while maintaining the level of corporate professionalism that EBSI requires.
The design philosophy was to keep the palette simple, using only a few materials, while infusing EBSI’s strong scientific brand, mission statement, corporate logo, five core values, and corporate commitments into all aspects of the design. A new monumental stair was centrally located within the reception area to conveniently connect the fourth and fifth floors and enhance daily workflow and collaboration. State-of-the-art conference rooms, located adjacent to the new stair, utilize the latest in audio-visual technology, allowing EBSI to collaborate with any staff member or team in any of its global offices.
Branding throughout the space was inspired by monoclonal antibodies, as seen under a microscope, to reflect that EBSI is a company steeped in the science of protecting and enhancing the human immune system. Images of 10 famous scientists and humanitarians were placed within each quadrant of the building to assist in wayfinding and identifying conference rooms. Each image is accompanied by a quotation from the respective luminary that correlates with EBSI’s core values and commitments.
The office areas are comprised of an equal proportion of private offices and open workstations. Many collaborative zones were created for impromptu conversations within this environment. Floor-to-ceiling glass in all enclosed offices maintains a visual connection while maintaining privacy from the adjacent open areas. All workstation occupants are located along the window line to benefit from the natural light projected throughout the space.
The breakrooms are centrally located within the same area on each floor. In keeping with the branding approach, a world map “word find” was designed to highlight EBSI’s values and commitments as well as mark the location of all EBSI global offices. All furniture was selected so that it could be easily moved, allowing a multifunctional space for both dining and collaborating.
Of the new space at Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., President and CEO, Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi states, “the design team turned our vision into a reality. Through interactive design sessions, the team developed a design that embodies Emergent’s Core Values and Corporate Commitments throughout our new headquarters. The design team was professional and creative throughout the design and build-out processes, bringing knowledge and expertise to the table to help lead the construction effort. We set out to build an innovative work environment that provides our employees a positive and energetic atmosphere, and the design team helped us achieve this goal. Employee feedback on our space has been overwhelmingly positive. The space is professional, clean, and open. We could not be happier with the results and look forward to future collaborations with this firm.”
From visioning kick-off meetings to project closeout, the design team worked with EBSI on every aspect of its new 53,560-SF corporate headquarters, changing the existing culture of enclosed, non-windowed offices to an open, collaborative, fun, and functional environment while maintaining the level of corporate professionalism that EBSI requires.
The design philosophy was to keep the palette simple, using only a few materials, while infusing EBSI’s strong scientific brand, mission statement, corporate logo, five core values, and corporate commitments into all aspects of the design. A new monumental stair was centrally located within the reception area to conveniently connect the fourth and fifth floors and enhance daily workflow and collaboration. State-of-the-art conference rooms, located adjacent to the new stair, utilize the latest in audio-visual technology, allowing EBSI to collaborate with any staff member or team in any of its global offices.
Branding throughout the space was inspired by monoclonal antibodies, as seen under a microscope, to reflect that EBSI is a company steeped in the science of protecting and enhancing the human immune system. Images of 10 famous scientists and humanitarians were placed within each quadrant of the building to assist in wayfinding and identifying conference rooms. Each image is accompanied by a quotation from the respective luminary that correlates with EBSI’s core values and commitments.
The office areas are comprised of an equal proportion of private offices and open workstations. Many collaborative zones were created for impromptu conversations within this environment. Floor-to-ceiling glass in all enclosed offices maintains a visual connection while maintaining privacy from the adjacent open areas. All workstation occupants are located along the window line to benefit from the natural light projected throughout the space.
The breakrooms are centrally located within the same area on each floor. In keeping with the branding approach, a world map “word find” was designed to highlight EBSI’s values and commitments as well as mark the location of all EBSI global offices. All furniture was selected so that it could be easily moved, allowing a multifunctional space for both dining and collaborating.
Of the new space at Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., President and CEO, Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi states, “the design team turned our vision into a reality. Through interactive design sessions, the team developed a design that embodies Emergent’s Core Values and Corporate Commitments throughout our new headquarters. The design team was professional and creative throughout the design and build-out processes, bringing knowledge and expertise to the table to help lead the construction effort. We set out to build an innovative work environment that provides our employees a positive and energetic atmosphere, and the design team helped us achieve this goal. Employee feedback on our space has been overwhelmingly positive. The space is professional, clean, and open. We could not be happier with the results and look forward to future collaborations with this firm.”
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