Corporate Headquarters Office & Laboratory Renovation

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VisionFirst

Indianapolis, Indiana

21,000 SF

Modern medical office featuring two distinct areas: on the left, an administrative workspace with desks and computers where a person in navy scrubs walks across patterned carpet flooring, and on the right, a waiting area with teal lounge chairs around a small table where someone in a light-colored shirt is seated. The space is illuminated by both overhead lighting and large windows that offer views of apartment buildings outside. Distinctive purple geometric ceiling fixtures add architectural interest above the seating area. The professional yet welcoming environment combines functional workspace with comfortable patient waiting areas.
Modern office hallway featuring distinctive purple geometric ceiling fixtures and a backlit textured glass panel that creates visual interest along the wall. A person with long blonde hair wearing a dark top, blue jeans, and ankle boots walks through the space. Light beige tile flooring extends throughout the corridor, with additional seating areas visible in the background. The contemporary design combines neutral walls with bold purple accents to create a sophisticated professional environment.
Modern office break area featuring a curved white reception counter in the foreground, with navy blue bar-height tables and stools in the center. The space includes a kitchenette with wood cabinetry and textured backsplash on the right. Distinctive purple geometric art installations hang from the ceiling, which combines acoustic tile with wooden paneling. Light cream tile flooring and occasional blue accents create a contemporary, professional atmosphere with additional seating visible in the background near windows.
Modern office space featuring a comfortable waiting area with a gray sofa, orange and blue lounge chairs, and a round coffee table on patterned carpet flooring. Glass-walled meeting rooms are visible in the background where someone works at a computer, while a person with blonde hair walks through the space. Large windows provide natural light and views of apartment buildings and greenery outside, creating a bright, contemporary workplace environment.
Modern conference room with large U-shaped meeting table arrangement surrounded by white and navy mobile office chairs on a patterned gray carpet. Two mounted display screens hang from the ceiling at opposite ends of the room. A deep purple accent wall serves as the focal point, complemented by a wooden credenza with decorative plants. Glass doors with colorful accents are visible on the right wall, and a ceiling-mounted projector provides additional presentation capabilities. The clean, professional space appears designed for collaborative meetings and presentations.

A Growing Mission Requires a New Space

VisionFirst, Indiana’s largest eye bank, is recognized nationally and internationally for providing high-quality eye tissue for transplant procedures. As their operations expanded, their existing facility could no longer meet growing demands for materials management, security, and workflow efficiency. VisionFirst sought a modern facility that would reflect their mission, support operational growth, and elevate their brand identity.

BSA was selected to design VisionFirst’s new corporate office and laboratory facility in Indianapolis. The project utilized a modified design-build delivery to streamline design, documentation, and construction for an accelerated timeline. The leadership team at VisionFirst prioritized speed to occupancy while ensuring long-term functionality.

A Site That Supports Growth and Collaboration

The purchase of an existing office building on Haven Point in Indianapolis was the first step for VisionFirst. This building provided a vast opportunity to create a facility to meet all their current and future corporate, cultural, and business model needs. Most importantly, it could provide what their old facility could not: open space for staff to work cohesively and efficiently on one floor, adequate space to facilitate their laboratory activities, and space to openly display the history and story of VisionFirst. The facility includes spacious, open office environments, purpose-built lab areas, and branded public zones that reflect the organization’s mission and history.

Celebrating Identity Through Space

While VisionFirst remains affiliated with Lions Clubs International, this new headquarters expresses the organization’s distinct identity. BSA partnered closely with the VisionFirst leadership team to define project goals, which included improving operational workflows, addressing delivery and pick-up security, and promoting Lean practices throughout the office and lab environments.

Through in-depth workshops and branding discussions, the design team developed a visual and spatial language aligned with VisionFirst’s culture and values. As a result, the facility is vibrant and welcoming with open, light-filled workspaces and state-of-the-art laboratories.

A Transparent, High-Performance Laboratory

A standout feature is the new ISO 6 laboratory with full-height interior glazing. This design allows visitors to observe lab activities without entering clean spaces, supporting transparency and education. The lab also includes a training room for surgeons, gowning areas, and secure storage for new and quarantined materials. In addition, the building houses a 50-person conference room for staff development and training.

Finally, the new lobby and entry space prominently showcase VisionFirst’s legacy, highlighting the organization’s contributions to vision health and transplant innovation.

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Disciplines

Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, Planning