The two-story, 110,000-sf R&D Center opened in October 2006 and consolidates functions to provide a more collaborative environment for the researchers. The new facility will allow Millipore to develop full-scale applications performance data and processes that simulate commercial conditions.

The building houses an enhanced BSL-2 virology suite as well as membrane development, microbiology, analytical, applications, systems and device R&D laboratories. The 47,000 sf of lab space includes open flexible bench labs, process labs, and specialty labs with adjacent support labs and equipment rooms. The offices and breakout meeting spaces are located near the labs in order to promote interaction among researchers.

In addition to the new R&D Center, the architect designed the master plan for the entire redevelopment of the 350,000-sf Bedford campus. The master plan includes 225,000 sf of new lab and office space. When fully implemented, the master plan will replace some of the outdated existing facilities with state-of-the-art laboratories and support spaces. The existing buildings will be removed in phases to make way for the new facilities. In addition to the new buildings the remaining buildings will be renovated to accommodate evolving program needs. The master plan will enable the integration of both the new and existing facilities through the development of shared entries, lobbies, links and courtyards. The completion of the next phase of renovation, 40,000 sf housing a central dining facility, office and conference space, and a central quadrangle, is scheduled for completion in the spring 2007.

Project Information
Building Owner:		Millipore Corporation
Building Location:		Bedford, Massachusetts UNITED STATES
Project Type:		New Construction,Renovation
Principal Building Function:		Laboratory
Project Delivery Method:		Construction Management
Project Timeline		Oct 2004 Planning Start Oct 2004 Design Start May 2005 Construction Start Oct 2006 Completion Last known status: Completed
Project Cost:		$50,000,000
Construction Cost:		$42,750,000
Cost Per Sq. Ft:		$285
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Building Information
Project Includes:		Biomedical Laboratory Laboratory: Biomedical Research Laboratory: Pharmaceutical Office: Researcher Pharmacology Product Development Production Research Research: Pharmaceutical
Total NSF:		150,000
Project Team
Architect		ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge Inc.
Consultant - Fire Protection		Rolf Jensen & Associates
Contractor - Plumbing		Parsons Main
Engineer - Electrical		Parsons Main
Engineer - HVAC		Parsons Main
Supplier - Laboratory Equipment		Fisher Hamilton
Profile Created 11/01/2006
Last Updated 11/16/2006
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