Building 314: Research and Development Laboratory

BSA’s design of the confidential Building 314 supports the process of discovery as a whole. Specifically, the process of discovery is by definition dynamic and changeable. As such, it requires a dynamic and changeable space. The space must support both the inspired efforts of the lone researcher and the collaboration of an interdisciplinary team. This definition was instrumental in the design of Building 314, a  Research and Development Laboratory Building.

Built Environment Supporting Researchers Within

The spaces inside the building are themselves tools for discovery, created to accommodate the evolving nature of research and enable scientists to bring ideas to life and to market. The facility is home to high-tech equipment and modular spaces, customizable for specific projects and adaptable for future needs. As a result, Building 314 supports the entrepreneurial spirit that fosters groundbreaking and life-enhancing discoveries.

Building 314 expands space for the client’s research and development division, as well as addresses their need for additional space. BSA designed the facility to accommodate new technologies to expand their research and development capacity, supporting the client’s mission of shaping the future of agriculture and conducting research that feeds the world.

Advancing Biotech and BioProcessing Research

Building 314 is a two-story facility designed to support 160 employees in a cutting-edge Biotech and BioProcessing lab environment. The facility includes 110,000 square feet of lab and support spaces within its nearly 200,000-square-foot footprint. Additionally, a 14,000-square-foot greenhouse expansion enhances campus research capabilities. The greenhouse features an advanced climate control system for heating, cooling, shading, watering, and fertilization. Adjustable plant growth lighting supports a variety of research and cultivation needs.

Innovative and Sustainable Workplace Design

In addition to the lab space, the BSA design team created an open office design that promotes collaboration among employees. The design integrates wood veneer, stone, tile, and decorative lighting to move away from traditionally-known institutional design. The wood used in the interior of the building is from a reclaimed barn, paying homage to the organization’s agricultural heritage. The addition seamlessly connects to the existing facility through a landscaped courtyard, further enhancing connectivity and employee experience.

The exterior of Building 314 complements the existing architectural vocabulary of the campus. The project team’s design grows the material palette while staying true to the “state-of-the-art” styling represented in the client’s existing facilities and brand.

Inside, modular lab bays provide flexibility and adaptability, allowing easy reconfiguration as research needs evolve. Systematic and modular laboratory bays allow the building’s floor plan to change depending on the department or function. An integrated window system enhances daylighting, promoting productivity and collaboration by drawing natural light into lab and office spaces.

Sustainability and Environmental Commitment

Building 314 achieves LEED certification, further reinforcing the client’s commitment to the environment and their role as an innovator in their market.

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