Cook Medical: Innovative Reuse of Existing Facility

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Cook Medical

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Indianapolis, Indiana

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67,676 SF

A spacious, modern office break area with high ceilings and a warm, welcoming color palette. The space features a central staircase with geometric wooden paneling on the wall beside it. A woman is descending the stairs. To the right, there are café-style tables and chairs, along with semi-enclosed booth seating upholstered in neutral tones. In the background, a large kitchen area includes multiple microwaves, a coffee machine, a water dispenser, and a fridge, all set against a red accent wall. Overhead, modern lighting and exposed ductwork contribute to the contemporary, open-office aesthetic.

A spacious, modern upstairs office work area with cubicles and a warm, welcoming color palette. The space features a central staircase with geometric wooden paneling on the wall beside it. The cubicles offer some privacy with fabric grey dividers, and some modern red chairs and ottomans are positioned randomly outside of workspaces. Overhead, modern lighting and exposed ductwork contribute to the contemporary, open-office aesthetic.

Interior of a modern, open-concept office building with a mezzanine level overlooking a workspace below. The space features high ceilings with exposed white steel trusses and large floor-to-ceiling windows that let in abundant natural light. The mezzanine has wood-look flooring and a white metal railing. Below, cubicles with glass dividers and black office chairs are arranged neatly. Outside, red umbrellas and greenery are visible through the expansive glass windows, adding to the bright, airy atmosphere.

A spacious, modern office break area with high ceilings and a bright, welcoming color palette. The space features four central chairs with a tech-like pattern on them neatly arranged. To the right are two private meeting rooms with frosted glass doors for some privacy. These rooms stand out amongst the grey break area walls because they are bright green. Another break room with what looks to be vending machines is in the back, also standing out with bright red paint. Overhead, modern lighting and exposed ductwork contribute to the contemporary, open-office aesthetic.

A spacious, modern office break area with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, red umbrellas and greenery are visible through the expansive glass windows, adding to the bright, airy atmosphere. There are multiple pieces of modern furniture in lime green and grey arranged in different configurations. Overhead, modern lighting and exposed ductwork contribute to the contemporary, open-office aesthetic.

To expand its footprint in Indianapolis and lead the biologics revolution transforming modern medicine, Cook Medical partnered with BSA, a top-rated architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, to reimagine its existing facility built in 2012. The goal: attract world-class scientists and accelerate cutting-edge biomedical research in the region.

The Cook Medical project is a strategic interior renovation and expansion of an existing warehouse. Rather than constructing a separate facility, BSA architecture and engineering teams recommended expanding within the current footprint. This ensured efficient use of space and resources.

After conducting a comprehensive master plan, Phase 1 involved creating a new two-story mezzanine and renovating the existing first-floor into collaborative office environments. BSA removed portions of the northeast and southeast exterior walls, replacing them with a sleek aluminum and glass curtain wall. Consequently, these additions enhance natural light and modernize the building’s aesthetic.

Phase 2 focused on significant upgrades to the building envelope, including energy-efficient healthcare solutions. Additionally, Phase 2 also featured site and landscape design improvements that align with the innovation-driven atmosphere of 16 Tech.

Located within 16 Tech, Indianapolis’ 60-acre innovation district, the facility is surrounded by a thriving community of research labs, makerspaces, and green spaces designed to foster collaboration. The renovated warehouse includes 14,140 SF of updated lab and office space and 8,371 SF of new construction. The total exterior enhancements cover 45,165 SF.

In conclusion, this research facility design of Cook Medical exemplifies BSA’s commitment to creating sustainable, flexible, and high-performance environments for the life sciences and biotech sectors.

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Disciplines

Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design

Awards

2019 Monumental Award: Innovative Reuse

Cook Medical: Innovative Reuse of Existing Facility

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