Precis provided design services for a multipurpose facility to support the manufacture of reconstructive tissue products for human health care. The project included the fit-out of an existing shell building initially designed as warehouse space.  The A&E Design was competitively bid directly to the owner prior to the development of a conceptual plan. The design team, working closely with the owner, developed a concept layout and Basis of Design which was provided to Construction Management firms to secure bids. The initial conceptual design effort identified various design aspects that were not included in the originally requested facility design.

The project objective was to create new facility areas to consolidate existing operations for R&D laboratories, Warehouse operations, Kitting operations, Quality Control inspection, office, cafeteria, and facilities support. The building consists of approximately 147,500 SF of high bay open shell space. The project scope was limited to the fit-out of the east half of the building, approximately 73,750 SF, with the remaining space designated for future expansion.  A new second floor will house a 20,000 SF office space and a 14,000 SF mechanical space. The remaining 73,750 SF will receive minimal modifications to ensure that the space environment is appropriately maintained until the future buildout is executed. Utilities systems for the two halves of the building were originally designed to support both halves of the facility.

The building design is based on meeting the requirements to receive state funding under the local Economic Development Authority program and to meet minimum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Development (LEED) Silver Certification. Based on VE exercises and budgetary constraints, the building requirements have been reduced to meet LEED Certified level.