Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc.
Client
Maine Molecular Quality Controls Inc.
Location
Saco, ME
Square Feet
52,000
Completion Year
2022
Awards
AIA Maine: People’s Choice Award (2022)
Establishing a unique sense of identity, the exterior of the new headquarters features a conceptual representation of the DNA double helix composed of colored metallic shingles.
FDA-validated, ISO-5 cleanroom environment.
Views and connection to nature were important design considerations. We wanted to ensure everyone at all levels of the laboratories would have a view outside.
The interior offers individual work areas accommodating varying levels of privacy needs, sensitively co-located with collaborative spaces to facilitate the cross-pollination of researchers and scientists.
Our work on this campus is ongoing, and we are currently designing a second-floor fit-up for staff.
To improve HVAC performance, a "snow room" was utilized to allow for precipitation to collect before entering the building's air intake
The mechanical design focuses on maximizing efficiency.