Laboratory & Office Design & Fit Out, Oxfordshire

Laboratory regeneration.

Having worked with us on previous laboratory and other projects over some years, our client selected Glenside to provide a turnkey project to develop an old laboratory and office space into a modern laboratory suite. From initial concepts, through detailed design and then to complete fulfilment of the project, we worked in close collaboration with the client stakeholders to provide an impressive space in a compact timescale.

A complete visual transformation.

The existing facilities were generally of 1980s construction, and comprised old concrete ceilings, presence of asbestos, and dilapidated furniture and finishes.   



The space is now barely recognisable, with metal suspended ceilings, new glazed and solid partitioning and doors, new safety flooring and full decoration in cleanable finishes. We also provided a complete new installation of resilient lab benching, storage, racking and seating.

A complete technical transformation.

Similarly, the existing technical infrastructure was dated and inadequate.



Our project included complete new ventilation and temperature control systems, replacement electrical, data, lighting, nitrogen, compressed air, water, sprinkler and fire detection systems.

The project also included the supply and installation of new fume cupboards and local extract ventilation.

A turnkey process.

Glenside’s package included concept and detailed design, building control assistance, asbestos removal, full project delivery and final O&M/certification.

The project was completed within an operational building in line with the agreed project programme. The space is now operational, and we are preparing for the development of a further laboratory space on the same site.