How we can Design the Right Laboratory for Your Facility

When creating an environment for laboratory work, careful consideration needs to go into the design in order to create the right space to suit your needs.


Not only does your laboratory need to be safe and fully functional, but it’s likely you’ll also have more specific requirements in order to match your company’s way of working. With 50 years of workplace design experience, Glenside has the understanding to work with you to deliver the laboratory that you need. Here’s a breakdown of our typical laboratory design process

Rigorous Space Planning

In the initial stages of design, we take the time to work with you closely In order to get to know your company/department in greater depth – from who you are and how you work, to the specifics of your processes, equipment and compliance requirements.

Technical Calculations & Designs

We understand that laboratory environments can require specific controls such as temperature, ventilation/air change, humidity and light levels in order to work effectively. This is why we’ll work with you to calculate these specifications and the best way to deliver them, along with your electrical, data, lab gases, wet services and monitoring requirements and any other elements we may need to consider.

Equipment & Finishes

Before we begin to install your laboratory, we’ll help you choose the right finishes for your application. These include chemical resistance and hygiene requirements so that your laboratory operates smoothly. 
No laboratory is complete without the right equipment, so we will work closely with you in order to understand and deliver a space that supports your required kit. We can also provide fume hoods and local extract ventilation equipment, delivering well-planned ventilation. No matter how limited or extensive your equipment requirements are, we will curate an environment that fully caters to the needs of your team.

Carefully-planned Fit-out

Before fitting out any space, our team at Glenside will consult with you closely on how the process will be most efficient and convenient for you. We work hard to deliver the project within the deadline and in a manner that causes you minimal disruption.

This was exemplified throughout our design and fit-out for a research laboratory in Oxfordshire , whereby we were working in the live production space of the client. To facilitate this, we used temporary partitions to control dust and worked with our client every step of the way to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

So, now you know how we can deliver the right laboratory to suit the needs of your facility. Get in touch with us now to start the process.