Corporate Headquarters Office & Laboratory Renovation

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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