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Modern laboratory interior featuring a bright, open design with large glass windows. The space showcases advanced equipment and a streamlined layout, emphasizing functionality and collaboration. A mobile cart with storage bins stands in the foreground, alongside modern lighting that enhances the sterile atmosphere.

Avantor

A state-of-the-art laboratory and office facility tailored to foster innovation and efficiency.

Size 65,000 sf

Location Bridgewater, NJ

Services Architecture, Interior Design

Sectors Life Sciences, Workplace

Modern laboratory environment featuring sleek, modular workstations equipped with advanced scientific equipment. The spacious layout promotes efficiency and collaboration among staff members, dressed in lab coats, as they engage in research activities. Bright lighting highlights the clean lines and functionality of the design, enhancing productivity in a professional setting.

HLW worked closely with Avantor to design this holistic work environment, combining high-tech labs with thoughtfully design offices, amenities, and collaborative spaces.

The laboratory section includes a variety of specialized spaces, such as two BSL-2 viral labs, bacterial labs, and clean rooms. Additionally, the facility boasts a small production pilot lab, a fill finish clean room, a protein resin manufacturing lab, a material testing lab, and both chemistry analytical and analytical clean rooms for advanced process development.

Complementing these high-tech lab spaces, HLW also designed the functional and comfortable office and amenity areas. These include executive offices, a board room, kitchen, breakroom, training room, and conference suites, along with versatile huddle rooms for collaborative work.

Features BSL-2 viral labs, clean rooms, and specialized spaces for advanced scientific processes.

Holistic work environment combines high-tech labs with thoughtfully designed offices, amenities, and collaborative spaces.

A spacious lobby showcases a modern design with a high ceiling accented by a striking chandelier of clustered lights. Natural wood paneling adds warmth to the contemporary setting, while sleek glass railings enhance openness. Two seating areas feature vibrant yellow chairs, inviting comfort and style in an elegant atmosphere.
Bright and modern reception area featuring a sweeping curved wood ceiling above the front desk. The sleek white reception counter contrasts with the vibrant green accent wall bearing the company logo. Blue seating and elegant marble flooring create a welcoming, professional atmosphere, promoting an inviting first impression for visitors.
A modern office interior featuring a collaborative space with sleek, blue accent furniture. Innovative wave-like ceiling panels create visual interest, while a multifunctional kitchenette serves as a focal point. Natural light enhances the open layout, encouraging teamwork and casual meetings among employees in stylish surroundings.
Brightly lit corridor in a modern healthcare facility, featuring expansive glass walls that enhance visibility. The floor showcases a durable, speckled surface in blue and white. Healthcare professionals, dressed in lab attire, navigate seamlessly through the space, promoting an efficient and sterile environment conducive to medical work.
Bright, modern reception area featuring curved blue seating arranged on a textured gray carpet. A sleek white reception desk with backlighting and a digital display on the wall showcases the brand's identity. Natural light enhances the inviting atmosphere, encouraging a comfortable waiting experience for guests.
Modern laboratory space featuring streamlined workstations equipped with advanced technology. The open layout promotes collaboration, allowing researchers to interact freely. Bright overhead lighting and smooth, blue flooring enhance visibility and cleanliness, while laboratory equipment is neatly organized to create an efficient workflow. People in lab coats engage in various tasks.

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