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UPSIDE Foods EPIC
Emeryville, CA, United States
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UPSIDE Foods EPIC
Emeryville, CA, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
California-based UPSIDE Foods has converted two storefront locations in Emeryville’s Public Market to house its research, development, engineering, and production operations. By putting its biotechnology on display within the established, pedestrian-friendly dining and shopping district, UPSIDE aims to demystify the science of cultivated meat.
Its new Engineering, Production, and Innovation Center (EPIC) houses the most advanced cultivated meat production facility in the world. At 53,000 square feet, the space is equipped to produce any species of meat or seafood directly from animal cells in a more humane and sustainable way.
In what began as an abandoned grocery store, EPIC was designed to mesh with the fabric of the neighborhood, putting contemporary administrative office and gathering spaces alongside cutting-edge life science work. An all-hands amphitheater was integrated to bring together employees, investors, and restaurant business leaders alike, offering visibility into their custom, patented cultivation rooms.
Adjacent to EPIC, UPSIDE converted an existing 20,000-square-foot office facility into a new R+D site, providing continuity and easy access between the two facilities. Using similar interior design and furniture concepts, the two-story R+D space is an even split of open offices for 50 employees, and a research laboratory and pilot plant. The same principles of visibility were applied to this space to foster communication and collaboration.
A palette of natural materials was used to elevate UPSIDE’s brand. Following the company’s environmental ethos, both sites’ spaces feature locally sourced millwork, as well as biodegradable and heavy-metal-free upholsteries. EPIC is also powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
Its new Engineering, Production, and Innovation Center (EPIC) houses the most advanced cultivated meat production facility in the world. At 53,000 square feet, the space is equipped to produce any species of meat or seafood directly from animal cells in a more humane and sustainable way.
In what began as an abandoned grocery store, EPIC was designed to mesh with the fabric of the neighborhood, putting contemporary administrative office and gathering spaces alongside cutting-edge life science work. An all-hands amphitheater was integrated to bring together employees, investors, and restaurant business leaders alike, offering visibility into their custom, patented cultivation rooms.
Adjacent to EPIC, UPSIDE converted an existing 20,000-square-foot office facility into a new R+D site, providing continuity and easy access between the two facilities. Using similar interior design and furniture concepts, the two-story R+D space is an even split of open offices for 50 employees, and a research laboratory and pilot plant. The same principles of visibility were applied to this space to foster communication and collaboration.
A palette of natural materials was used to elevate UPSIDE’s brand. Following the company’s environmental ethos, both sites’ spaces feature locally sourced millwork, as well as biodegradable and heavy-metal-free upholsteries. EPIC is also powered by 100 percent renewable energy.
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